Ohio, bird flu

Ohio researcher explains how bird flu spreads among flocks
With emergencies declared for bird flu in Mercer and Darke counties, 2 NEWS is digging deeper into how the virus spreads. Avian Influenza has been detected at more than 60 poultry farms in the Miami Valley.
A farm worker has contracted Ohio's first human case of bird flu: What to know
The first human case of bird flu in Ohio was reported in a farm worker from Mercer County. There have been 68 human cases of bird flu in 11 states since January 1, 2024, including one death in Louisiana. The overall risk of contracting bird flu remains low, but those in close contact with infected poultry should take precautions.
The first human case of bird flu has been reported in Ohio. Here's what you need to know
A Mercer County farm worker came into contact with dead poultry that was infected with the disease, the state's health department reports.
First Cows, Now Cats. Is Bird Flu Coming for Humans Next?
With so much H5N1 circulating in the U.S., scientists worry we are a few mutations away from a potential human pandemic.
Hundreds of species infected with bird flu, not just chickens, cows, humans | Fact check
Facebook post (direct link, archive link) makes a series of claims about bird flu. "Remember they are not killing the ducks, seagulls, eagles and quail," reads text in the post. "Strangely bird flu only affects chickens,
Bird flu likely spreading undetected in humans: CDC
Bird flu may be spreading undetected in humans, according to a recently released report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Data posted last week in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report suggests the spread of bird flu between dairy cattle and humans has gone unchecked,
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Bird flu in Ohio: What to do if you observe a sick bird and how to keep pets healthy
As Ohio leads the country in bird flu cases, there are steps residents can take to help protect themselves, keep their pets ...
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Michigan cats may have caught H5N1 from dairy workers; Ohio counties declare avian flu emergency
An investigation into two severe H5N1 illnesses in exclusively indoor cats found that they may have been exposed by ...
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New avian flu cases detected in 3 US states
APHIS reports two confirmed flock infections in Ohio, while state agencies report positive HPAI detections in Iowa and Indiana.
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Ohio Reports First Probable Human Case of Bird Flu in Farm Worker
Health officials said the case involves an adult male farm worker who had contact with deceased commercial poultry.
Ohio reports state's first human case of bird flu
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio has its first case of bird flu transmitted to a person, according to state health officials. The ...
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Ohio poultry worker a ‘probable’ human influenza A(H5) case
A worker at a poultry farm in Ohio is the state’s first probable human case of influenza A (H5), also known as highly ...
Ohio leads nation in poultry losses as bird flu spikes
Chickens and turkeys at commercial poultry operations likely became infected with bird flu through contact with migrating ...
Check your pet food: 2 cats dead from raw pet food linked to bird flu. Is it sold in Ohio?
Raw pet food was pulled from the shelves following the deaths of two cats after eating it. Testing indicated the presence of bird flu in both cats, who became severely ill with the virus.
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New HPAI cases in Mercer County detected, including first human in Ohio
Forty commercial poultry flocks in Mercer County, Ohio have been impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2025. The ...