Pigs can be infected with human and avian flu, upping chances for the virus to evolve and become more infectious

MISSOULA — Millions of birds across the United States have been impacted by avian influenza, also known as the bird flu, since 2022. But H5N1 isn't just limited to birds anymore as animals from grizzly bears to dairy cows have all tested positive for the virus. The virus is proving deadly, especially for those in the agriculture industry.

Human bird flu has hospitalized a Canadian teenager at British Columbia Children’s Hospital. He is the first person in Canada to test positive for the

MONTREAL, Nov 10, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - A teenager in British Columbia has become the first person in Canada to test positive for bird flu, authorities said Saturday. This person is receiving treatment in a children's hospital for H5 avian flu, the provincial health department said.

The West Coast Canadian province of British Columbia said on Saturday that it had detected the first presumptive positive case of H5 bird flu virus infection acquired by a human in Canada. The individual presumed to be infected is a teenager who is receiving care at a children's hospital,

Canada has detected its first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in a person, a teenager in the western province of British Columbia, health officials said on Saturday. The teenager likely caught the virus from a bird or animal and was receiving care at a children's hospital,

A teenager in British Columbia has become the first person in Canada to test positive for bird flu, authorities said Saturday.

A person has tested positive in British Columbia, Canadian health officials said, though the results must be sent to another lab for confirmation.

A B.C. teen is being treated in hospital for a presumptive case of avian flu, the first known case contracted in Canada. Officials are working to find the source of exposure and follow up with any contacts.

In September, a resident of Missouri became the 14th person in the United States to test positive for avian flu this year. Notably, this patient had no known contact with animals.