Mysterious bird flu cases worry experts another pandemic is looming
“Three mysterious bird flu cases worry experts that another pandemic is looming Anytime the origins of an infection can’t be traced, it ‘raises a lot of red flags’"
Three mysterious bird flu cases worry experts that another pandemic is looming
Anytime the origins of an infection can’t be traced, it “raises a lot of red flags"
Hong Kong conducts avian influenza response exercise "Amazonite" with participation from diverse government departments
“27th November 2024 – (Hong Kong) The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH), in conjunction with various government departments, orchestrated a public health drill today, known as “Amazonite,” aimed at bolstering response capabilities towards human cases of avian influenza. This exercise also sought to enhance coordination among the DH and pertinent departments in addressing such scenarios, with a focus on heightening awareness among stakeholders regarding the management of public health emergencies.”
27th November 2024 – (Hong Kong) The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH), in conjunction with various government departments, orchestrated a public health drill today, known as “Amazonite,” aimed at bolstering response capabilities towards human cases of avian influenza. This exercise also sought to enhance coordination among the DH and pertinent departments in addressing such scenarios, with a focus on heightening awareness among stakeholders regarding the management of public health emergencies.
A few thoughts on public health risks ahead🧵👇: Since my story on US govt's botched response last month, things have gotten worse: 616 dairy herds in 15 states infected; 53 human cases including today's news of a child /1
“A few thoughts on public health risks ahead🧵👇: Since my @VanityFair story on US govt's botched #H5N1 response last month, things have gotten worse: 616 dairy herds in 15 states infected; 53 human cases including today's news of a child”
Vancouver Infectious Diseases Centre: avian flu risk still low
“The B.C. Ministry of Health says a teenager who was infected with H5N1, or avian flu, is still in critical condition after nearly two weeks.”
The B.C. Ministry of Health says a teenager who was infected with H5N1, or avian flu, is still in critical condition after nearly two weeks.
Why a teenager’s bird-flu infection is ringing alarm bells for scientists
“Particles of avian influenza (pink) infect a human cell (blue). Early evidence suggests that the virus infecting a person in Canada could have some worrisome mutations.”
Particles of avian influenza (pink) infect a human cell (blue). Early evidence suggests that the virus infecting a person in Canada could have some worrisome mutations.
Human Cases of Bird Flu Confirmed to Be Occurring Undetected in The US
“Blood samples from 115 dairy workers in Michigan and Colorado reveal cases of the highly pathogenic bird flu have been occurring undetected in humans.”
Blood samples from 115 dairy workers in Michigan and Colorado reveal cases of the highly pathogenic bird flu have been occurring undetected in humans.
Oregon confirms first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza
Oregon - The individual experienced only mild illness and has fully recovered,” said Clackamas County Public Health Officer Sarah Present, M.D. The person received treatment with the antiviral medication oseltamivir, and household contacts were prescribed oseltamivir prophylaxis.
Bird flu in Canada may have mutated to become more transmissible to humans
“The teenager hospitalized with bird flu in British Columbia, Canada, may have a variation of the virus that has a mutation making it more transmissible among people, early data shows – a warning of what the virus can do that is especially worrisome in countries such as the US where some H5N1 cases are not being detected.”
The teenager hospitalized with bird flu in British Columbia, Canada, may have a variation of the virus that has a mutation making it more transmissible among people, early data shows – a warning of what the virus can do that is especially worrisome in countries such as the US where some H5N1 cases are not being detected.
I hope people realize we are about to have an H5N1 pandemic. The sequence in BC they dumped the data late last night and it shows it’s picked up the necessary mutation needed to be an efficient human host. It’s highly pathogenic, it’s deadly, and it’s now got what it needs to…
“I hope people realize we are about to have an H5N1 pandemic. The sequence in BC they dumped the data late last night and it shows it’s picked up the necessary mutation needed to be an efficient human host. It’s highly pathogenic, it’s deadly, and it’s now got what it needs to spread among humans. It’s got the same mutation as 1918 Spanish influenza. Brace yourselves.”