Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, August 30, 2025

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Saturday, August 30, 2025. I’m your host, and here are the top stories and latest facts in the world of avian influenza.

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First, the global tally of confirmed H5N1 human infections remains unchanged from yesterday at twenty-six cases for 2025, with fourteen in Cambodia and three reported in the US earlier this year, according to the CDC. Of significance, the death toll stands at eleven, with no new fatalities or international human ca...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, August 29, 2025

Good afternoon. This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Friday, August 29, 2025, bringing you the latest on avian influenza developments worldwide.

Top stories today:

First, heightened surveillance continues in Cambodia following the recent hospitalization of a man with confirmed H5N1 infection. CIDRAP reports that this is Cambodia’s fourteenth case this year, including eight fatalities. All infections were traced to direct contact with poultry or wild birds. Health officials stress there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission, and public health risk re...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Wednesday, August 27, 2025

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your concise source for the latest on avian influenza. Today is Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

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1. In England, the UK government has confirmed a fresh outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 at a commercial poultry premises near Romsey, Test Valley, Hampshire, and an additional case in Yorkshire. Disease control zones have been established surrounding these two areas as officials conduct containment through culling and monitoring. According to GOV.UK, England currently has 68 confirmed H5...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, August 25, 2025

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your essential podcast for the latest intelligence on the global avian influenza A H5N1 situation. It’s Monday, August 25, 2025. I’m your host, and here are today’s top stories.

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First, Cambodia has reported an additional human case of H5N1 infection, bringing the country’s total to 12 so far in 2025, according to the Cambodian Ministry of Health. This marks the most cases recorded in any country this year, as highlighted in the most rec...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update

Today is Saturday, August 23, 2025. This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your concise source for avian influenza news.

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First, the World Health Organization and CDC confirm there were no new human cases of H5N1 globally in the past 24 hours. The latest published tally remains at 26 human infections from January 1 to August 4, with 8 deaths reported in Cambodia this year. All cases to date continue to involve direct contact with infected poultry or wild birds, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission according to the...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, August 22, 2025

Good afternoon, it’s Friday, August 22, 2025. This is the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your source for concise, verified news on avian influenza. Here are today’s top stories.

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First, Latin American and Caribbean laboratories have just wrapped up a five-day workshop in Rio de Janeiro to strengthen detection of avian influenza A (H5N1). This international effort, led by the Pan American Health Organization, trained 19 countries in advanced diagnostics, notably on testing influenza in milk samples. This comes as outb...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Wednesday, August 20, 2025. I'm your host with the day's essential headlines and expert insights on the ongoing global situation.

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First, in the United Kingdom, the Animal and Plant Health Agency has confirmed a newly detected outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza at a premises near Romsey, Hampshire, England. This marks the 68th case in England since the current outbreak began in November last year. Great Britain remains under heightened surveillance, and...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your concise summary of the day’s key developments on the H5N1 avian influenza situation, from global case trends to breaking health advice. Today is Saturday, August 16, 2025.

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First, Cambodia has reported yet another human infection with H5N1, their fifteenth this year. According to the Cambodian Ministry of Health, a six-year-old girl from Takeo province was hospitalized after exposure to sick and dead chickens in her village—a stark reminder that dire...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Wednesday, August 13, 2025

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Here are the top stories and essential updates from the past 24 hours.

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First, the World Health Organization reports no new human H5N1 cases confirmed globally in the last day. The total remains at 26 infections for 2025, with 14 in Cambodia, resulting in eight deaths. India and Mexico have also reported fatalities. All known cases have had direct or probable contact with infected poultry or wild birds, and no evidence of...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, August 11, 2025

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- UK detects new poultry outbreaks: The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in commercial poultry near Seaton, East Devon on August 8, with control zones in place; England now totals 67 H5N1 poultry outbreaks in the current wave, with Great Britain not considered free of HPAI under WOAH rules (UK government update, Aug 10).
- Global human cases unchanged this week: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 26 human H5N1 infections globally between...

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Saturday, August 9, 2025.

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First, the United Kingdom has reported its 77th outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in commercial poultry, following confirmation at a site in Norfolk. According to the UK government, containment zones have been established, and the latest cases make up the largest cluster seen in several months. Importantly, authorities note that strict biosecurity protocols remain in place to prevent further spread.

Second, Cambodia has identified one new human infection with H5N1 in the last twenty-four hours...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, August 8, 2025

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the rapid developments in avian influenza around the globe. Today is Friday, August 8, 2025.

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First, the United Kingdom has reported two new confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in poultry, one near Attleborough in Norfolk and another near Romsey in Hampshire. Both sites have triggered 3 km protection and 10 km surveillance zones, and all affected birds are being humanely culled according to DEFRA and GOV.UK. Disease control measures remain...

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update from Quiet Please for Wednesday, August 6, 2025.

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First, the World Health Organization reports ongoing outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 in poultry and wild birds across multiple continents, with continued spillover to mammals seen primarily in North America and Southeast Asia. While avian cases persist, human infections remain rare but are drawing heightened international concern as the virus continues its rapid genetic evolution.

Second, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a situational update confirming no new human H5N1 cases...

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Monday, August 4, 2025.

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First, in Cambodia, the Ministry of Health has announced an additional confirmed human H5N1 case, a poultry market worker in Kampong Cham. This brings the country’s total to 12 lab-confirmed cases this year, up from 11 yesterday. Six deaths have been reported among these, matching the high case fatality ratio previously highlighted by the World Health Organization. Cambodian authorities are intensifying their market disinfection programs and boosting household surveillance.

Second, the United States continues to monitor H5N1 among da...

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, Saturday, August 2, 2025.

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First, authorities in California confirmed new outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza on commercial poultry farms in the Central Valley. According to the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, containment operations are underway, with culling of affected flocks and quarantine zones expanded. The latest reports note an estimated 120,000 birds culled since yesterday as part of these emergency controls.

Second, the World Health Organization is monitoring suspected human H5N1 infections linked to a recent cluster in southeast Asia. Cambodian health...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, August 1, 2025

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Friday, August 1st, 2025. I'm your host, bringing you the top stories and latest developments on the global avian influenza A H5N1 situation.

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First, U.S. health officials report that the total number of confirmed human cases linked to poultry and dairy exposures has reached 70 since early 2024, with three reported severe cases in the past month, including one fatality. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology and recent CDC updates, there is...

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

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First, Cambodia’s health ministry has reported a new H5N1 avian flu case, hospitalizing a man and bringing its national total to 14 human infections this year. This marks a continued trend of sporadic human cases mainly linked to direct poultry exposure. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health Organization, and World Organization for Animal Health have just published a risk assessment saying the risk to the general population remains low, but is considered low to moderate for those with frequent an...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, July 28th, 2025

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your essential briefing on global bird flu developments. Today is Monday, July 28th, 2025.

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First, over the past 24 hours, surveillance by the World Health Organization and regional agencies has shown no new confirmed human cases of H5N1 avian influenza. The global total stands steady at 986 laboratory-confirmed human cases since 2003, with 27 cases reported since the start of 2025, according to the most recent WHO report as of July 25.

Second, the Centers for...

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Saturday, July 26, 2025.

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First, Cambodia has reported no new human H5N1 cases in the last 24 hours, maintaining the total for 2025 at eleven cases to date, according to the World Health Organization’s latest updates. This follows a surge in June when seven cases were reported, causing close monitoring globally after a previous lull in human infections.

Second, in the United States, the CDC notes the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain continues to impact livestock and wildlife, with ongoing sporadic human cases ma...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, July 25, 2025

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the top news and insights on the avian influenza situation. It's Friday, July 25th, 2025.

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1. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reports active H5N1 surveillance as new poultry outbreaks are confirmed in Northern and Western Europe over the past 24 hours. No new human cases have been reported in the region, but animal health authorities warn of continued risk in poultry-rich zones.

2. According to the World Health Organization...

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

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First, concern in Cambodia continues as the Ministry of Health announced its 12th confirmed human H5N1 infection this year. The latest case is a five-year-old boy from Kampot province who remains hospitalized in intensive care. Investigators link his infection to regular contact with sick backyard chickens. Cambodia has seen an unusual surge in cases recently, with 9 reported since early June. The World Health Organization reports that of the 27 Cambodian cases since the virus resurfaced last year, 12 have been fatal, and most...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, July 19, 2025

This is the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the latest on the avian influenza situation. Today is Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Top stories

First, United States animal and human surveillance remains stable with only one new detection in poultry from a game bird farm in Pennsylvania and two detections in dairy cattle in California and Arizona over the past month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes that outbreaks continue at low levels nationally. Scientists are investigating farm-based transmission routes, with...

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Friday, July 18, 2025. I’m your host, bringing you the latest on H5N1 bird flu—your trusted source for concise, evidence-based updates.

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First, the World Health Organization reported a new confirmed human case of H5N1 avian influenza from Bangladesh, identified earlier this week. This marks the first reported case in that country since March, underlining ongoing sporadic human infections in Asia.

Second, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reaffirmed that while the H5N1 virus remains widespread in wild...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update – Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Welcome to Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Here are the top developments from the last 24 hours.

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First, the World Health Organization has confirmed the latest human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Bangladesh this July, highlighting the continuing global spread of the virus. Recent weeks have seen ongoing transmission among both poultry and wild bird populations, with persistent cases documented across Asia, Europe, and North America.

Second, Cambodia remains a focus, as WHO has re...

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, July 14, 2025

Good afternoon. It’s Monday, July 14th, 2025. Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Here are today’s top developments in the global avian influenza situation.

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First, the World Health Organization’s latest weekly report shows that avian influenza A(H5N1) remains widespread among poultry and wild birds worldwide. Several countries, including Cambodia and the United States, continue to report new outbreaks in animals and isolated infections in humans. Cambodia recently reported an unusual spike in human cases, with 1...

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Saturday, July 12, 2025.

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First, Cambodia has confirmed its twelfth human case of H5N1 avian influenza this year. The Ministry of Health announced that a five-year-old boy from Kampot province is currently in intensive care with severe respiratory symptoms. This follows the recent death of a 19-month-old in neighboring Takeo province. Health authorities emphasize that there remains no evidence of human-to-human transmission, but the continued appearance of cases—twelve so far in 2025—has increased concern and international monitoring. According to The Independent, almost half of glob...

This is Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

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First, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has further reduced its bird flu alert level. As of this week, there have been no indicators of unusual flu activity in people, including avian influenza H5N1, and recent human infections remain very low. The CDC shifted to monthly reporting on bird flu cases and surveillance, reflecting the currently low public health threat in the United States.

Second, World Health Organization data show that globally, H5N1 continues...

Good evening, listeners. Today is Monday, July 7th, 2025. This is your host, bringing you the "Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update." Let's dive into the top stories surrounding the Avian Influenza virus, widely known as H5N1, as we look to keep you informed of the latest developments.

In the past 24 hours, three major developments have emerged. First, an outbreak has been confirmed in southern Japan, with local health authorities reporting an alarming spread within poultry farms there. Efforts to contain the virus are underway, particularly focused on quarantine measures and the culling of affected birds.
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Good afternoon, listeners. Today is Friday, June 20, 2025. Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, your essential source for the latest developments on the avian influenza outbreak. Here are your top stories from the last 24 hours.

In a significant development, three new countries have reported their first confirmed cases of the H5N1 strain. Health authorities in Argentina, Nigeria, and Vietnam have announced infections within their borders, prompting immediate measures to contain the virus. These additions mark a troubling expansion of the virus's geographical footprint. Efforts are being intensified to track and monitor the spread among...

Good afternoon, listeners. Today is Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and this is your Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. In today's top stories, we have three major developments over the last 24 hours.

First, the World Health Organization has released an updated report showing a significant rise in H5N1 cases in Southeast Asia. Thailand has reported 15 new cases, marking a 25% increase compared to yesterday's figures. This surge is believed to be linked to increased transmissions in poultry farms, prompting local authorities to tighten biosecurity measures.

Second, in a major breakthrough, researchers in the United Kingdom have successfully...

Good day, listeners. Today is Monday, June 16th, 2025, and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. We bring you the latest on the ongoing bird flu situation with critical information from the past twenty-four hours.

In our top stories today, the global community is responding swiftly to new developments in the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak. First, Japan has reported a cluster of new infections in Miyagi Prefecture, totaling eight new human cases. This recent spike comes in the wake of intensive agricultural surveillance that has seen recent outbreaks in local poultry farms, prompting immediate...

Good afternoon. Today is Sunday, June 15, 2025. Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update, bringing you the latest information and insights on the ongoing avian influenza situation across the globe.

Let's begin with today's top stories. In the last 24 hours, health authorities in Vietnam have confirmed three new human cases of H5N1. These cases mark the first instances identified in the region this month, prompting a swift public health response including the culling of poultry in several affected areas to prevent further spread.

In Europe, the UK Health Security Agency has issued a...

Good afternoon, listeners. Today is Sunday, June 15th, 2025, and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. I'm [Your Name] bringing you the top stories shaping the global response to the H5N1 bird flu outbreak.

In our top stories today: First, the World Health Organization has issued a new advisory urging countries to intensify their surveillance efforts following a sudden rise in human cases in Southeast Asia. In just the last 24 hours, Vietnam has reported 15 new cases, marking the highest single-day increase in the region this year. Health officials stress the importance of preparedness, as...

Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Friday, June 13, 2025. Here are your top stories:

First, a new outbreak of H5N1 has been reported on a poultry farm in southern France. The French Ministry of Health confirmed the outbreak, affecting approximately 15,000 birds. Rapid response teams have been deployed to contain the virus, and culling measures are underway to prevent further spread.

Second, the World Health Organization has released an update on the global H5N1 situation. They note a slight increase in reported human cases, with a total of 22 new infections...

Good afternoon, listeners. This is the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update for Wednesday, June 11, 2025. I'm your host, bringing you the latest on the H5N1 avian influenza. Let's start with today's top stories.

In the last 24 hours, three major developments have unfolded. First, a significant outbreak of H5N1 has been reported at a poultry farm in southern France, prompting local authorities to enforce a quarantine zone and cull over 200,000 birds to prevent further spread. This move follows a similar incident in neighboring Spain just last week. Second, in a surprising turn, the World Health Organization...

Welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Monday, June 9, 2025. Here are today's top stories.

In the last 24 hours, the global health community has focused on three major developments concerning the H5N1 strain of bird flu. Firstly, officials in Southeast Asia have confirmed a sudden cluster of cases within a small farming community in northern Thailand. This outbreak includes 12 confirmed cases, all linked to a local poultry farm, leading to increased monitoring and preventative measures across the region.

Secondly, the World Health Organization has raised its alert level following a rise...

Good day! You’re tuned into the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update on Friday, June 6, 2025. We bring you the latest on the evolving H5N1 avian influenza situation. Here are today’s top stories.

First, health authorities in Southeast Asia have reported a significant development. A new cluster of H5N1 cases has been detected in northern Vietnam. Local officials confirmed six new infections in the past 24 hours, marking the highest daily increase for the region in two months. These cases are linked to a poultry market in Thai Binh province. Efforts to contain the outbreak are...

Good afternoon, listeners, and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. Here are the top stories affecting the ongoing battle against the H5N1 avian influenza.

In our first major development, the World Health Organization released a new statement noting an increase in H5N1 cases in Southeast Asia. The region has reported 45 new cases in the last 24 hours, raising the total to over 600 cases this year alone. Health authorities are on high alert, and heightened surveillance measures are being implemented across the affected areas.

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Good afternoon, listeners. Today is Monday, June 2nd, 2025, and welcome to the Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. I’m your host, Amy Tran, bringing you the latest developments straight to your ears.

Our top stories: First, a significant development in Europe, where France has confirmed its first human case of H5N1 this year. This has raised concerns about possible localized transmission, prompting immediate response efforts from health authorities to contain the spread. The French Health Ministry is working closely with international partners, including the World Health Organization, to trace and monitor all potential contacts.

Welcome to Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Sunday, June 1, 2025. I'm your host delivering the latest on the avian flu front.

Top stories today: Firstly, new measures are being rolled out in Southeast Asia where authorities are battling a surge in H5N1 cases. Cambodia reports a 15% increase in cases as local governments intensify culling measures and restrictions on poultry transport to stem further spread. Secondly, Japan has confirmed its third human-to-human transmission of the virus, intensifying efforts to trace contacts and quarantine affected individuals. The health ministry assures that all known contacts are under...