Australia is surrounded by the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu. And it is morphing as sea animals and birds bring it ever closer to these shores.

Brazil has reported its first H5N1 avian flu outbreak in commercial poultry, which began on May 12 near the city of ...

A new study reveals the emergence of HPAI H5N1 in US dairy cattle with zoonotic potential and high viral loads in milk. The ...

Bird flu, also known as H5N1, has been around for decades. But a 2024 discovery came as a surprise to public health experts.

While only a handful of human infections have occurred so far, the report said that the virus had a staggering mortality rate ...

The first death caused by H5N1 bird flu was reported in January 2025. Some believe the virus could eventually pose a widespread risk to the public.

A call-to-action has been made by the Global Virus Network, who are urging world governments to increase surveillance and ...

Researchers developed a nationwide model to simulate the spread of H5N1 in US dairy cattle, revealing significant ...

Experts urge U.S. to prepare for possible new pandemic as H5N1 bird flu outbreak spreads with dairy animal and human cases. Here's what to know.

H5N1 is a highly contagious strain of avian influenza A that primarily affects birds. It has circulated for years, but a more ...

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 2 published assessments for two more H5N1 avian flu clade ...

Among animals, more than 169 million commercial poultry or backyard birds have been infected in the current H5N1 outbreak, ...