BIRD FLU



Antarctic scientists claim penguin disease confirms spread of avian flu

Scientists in Antarctica are warning about the spread of the H5N1 avian influenza virus due to the fact that last month the disease was detected among local penguin and cormorant populations, Reuters reports PHOTO: WWW.REUTERS.COM The spread of the virus has alarmed scientists about the potential impact on Antarctica's huge penguin colonies. “We are talking about a very worrying risk. There are species in danger of extinction, such as emperor penguins and other birds,” the researcher from the ...

15.03.2024
Antarctica , bird flu , penguins

Media: two new bird flu outbreaks discovered in the Czech Republic

... the disease. More than 20 bird flu outbreaks have been detected in ...

15.02.2024
Czech Republic , bird flu

WHO warns of risk of new pandemic

... associated with the fact that bird flu, which acquires the ability to ... a fear that the virus (bird flu) will acquire the ability to ... in case they are needed. Bird flu mainly spreads only among birds ...

02.03.2023
WHO , bird flu , diseases

Cuba reports bird flu outbreak

The Ministry of Agriculture of Cuba has declared the entry of Avian influenza in the capital, so the Zoo has been temporarily closed, TASS reports photo: www.pixabay.com It is noted that the World Organisation for Animal Health has detected the Avian influenza virus in wild birds belonging to the Zoological Garden of Havana. "In this regard, corresponding sanitary measures have been taken, including quarantine and temporary closure of the Zoo,” the source said. The Cuban authorities have ...

08.02.2023
cuba , medicine , bird flu

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