In the wake of a recent outbreak of avian influenza detected in dairy cows and goats in the United States, the World Health Organization is calling on governments to increase their surveillance and to “remain vigilant” regarding the possible spread of this deadly disease to their countries. Dr. Wenqing Zhang, head of the WHO’s global…
The H5N1 avian influenza strain first emerged in 1996, and since 2020, the number of outbreaks among birds has increased dramatically, with a simultaneous rise in infections among mammals…. - Newsx
Bird flu has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk, the World Health Organization announced Friday. However, the pasteurized milk supply remains safe.
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said Frid.
GENEVA: The H5N1 bird flu virus strain has been detected in very high concentrations in raw milk from infected animals, the WHO said on Friday (Apr 19), though how long the virus can survive in milk is unknown. Avian influenza A (H5N1) first emerged in 1996 but since 2020, the number of outbreaks in birds