The first human death caused by H5N1 in the U.S. was reported in Louisiana on Jan. 6. Here's what to know about bird flu.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are monitoring the bird flu situation in the United States. Here's what to know and how to stay safe.

Bird flu has been making the rounds in the United States over the last year and appears to be resurging again. Here’s what you need to know.

Avian flu is rampant in poultry farms and in wild birds in the U.S. Every mutation brings the virus one step closer to the brink of human-to-human transmission, but predicting whether a virus will cross that threshold remains an uncertain science.

Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.

The first case of avian flu in a commercial poultry operation has been found, according to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

State officials are ramping up testing and urge farmers to strengthen biosecurity as efforts intensify to protect New York flocks. Risk to humans remains low.

The virus was detected in a backyard flock in the U.S. territory, as well as in commercial poultry in Maryland and two Canadian provinces.

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1, commonly known as bird flu, in a flock of chickens, ducks and peacocks on Jan. 15. These birds were family pets and had been in close contact with wild waterfowl from a nearby pond, according to the release.

According to the latest data from the USDA, the number of birds affected by cases spiked over the last three months. That change is creating a shortage of chickens, and a lack of eggs as a result.

The United States and Canada have lifted embargoes on certain French poultry imports imposed after Paris decided to vaccinate ducks against avian influenza in October 2023, Reuters reported, citing the French agriculture ministry on Monday.

Ohio leads the nation in recent bird flu cases among commercial poultry operations, with more than 4.1 million chickens and turkeys affected so far this year. All of the state's confirmed cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza tracked by the U.