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US Records 1st Human Bird Flu Death, Expert Says "Virus Can Be Lethal"
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly and suffered from other pathologies.
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Bird Strike, Gear Glitch, Belly Landing: What Led To South Korea Plane Crash
The Jeju Air plane crash at South Korea's Muan, the death count of which has climbed to 85 and may go up further, took place moments after the Boeing 737-800 aircraft attempted a belly landing
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Birds Divorce Too: Extreme Weather Pushes Pairs Past Breaking Point
Most birds pair up to produce and raise offspring together over many years. However, as with humans, they also commonly "divorce" - terminating the pair bond well before the death of either partner.
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First Confirmed Human Case Of H5N2 Bird Flu Died Of Multiple Factors: WHO
A man infected with H5N2 bird flu, the first confirmed human infection with the strain, died from multiple factors, the WHO said on Friday, adding that investigations were ongoing.
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WHO Confirms First Human Death Of Bird Flu In Mexico
The World Health Organization said Wednesday a person in Mexico had died in the first confirmed human case globally of infection with the H5N2 variant of bird flu.
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Avian Influenza: Centre Asks All States To Be Vigilant For Bird Flu Deaths
The Centre asked all states to be vigilant for any unusual deaths amongst the domestic birds and poultry, and share the information with the Animal Husbandry Department immediately so that public health action can be initiated for Avian influenza.
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Emirates Flight Hits Flamingos, Bird Remains Scattered Across Mumbai Suburb
A Dubai-Mumbai flight flew into a flock of flamingos just before landing on Monday, leading to the death of at least 30 birds and causing damage to the plane.
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Bird Flu Strikes Vietnam: Health Ministry Confirms Student's Death From H5N1
The Health Ministry expressed concern that changing weather patterns, brought on by shifting seasons, could create favourable conditions for the virus to spread.
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Bird Flu In Antarctica: What Is H5N1 Strain? How Lethal Is It? Explained
H5N1 has been classified as a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus because of its high death toll in poultry.
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Immunity: Strategies To Lower Your Risk Of Influenza During Monsoon
In this article, we discuss factors that increase the risk of influenza in monsoons and tips to help lower this risk.
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''Tongues Removed, No Blood Spilled'': Mysterious Deaths Of Cows In US State Baffles Authorities
Ranchers also said there were no predators or birds trying to scavenge the remains of the cow, which decayed untouched for several weeks.
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China Records World's First Human Death From H3N8 Bird Flu: WHO
A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, but the strain does not appear to spread between people.
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Avian Influenza: 7 FAQs About Bird Flu To Help You Better Understand This Disease
Keep reading as we answer some of the most common questions about avian also known as the bird flu.
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Bird Flu Situation "Worrying", Says WHO After Girl's Death In Cambodia
The death of an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia and the father's H5N1 positive test raised concerns about probable person-to-person transmission.
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Massive Fire In Forest In Uttarakhand, Some Animals, Birds Charred To Death
A massive fire broke out in the jungles above Tiwargaon in Uttarakhand's Tehri district, destroying forest wealth worth lakhs of rupees, a village head said on Monday.
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US Records 1st Human Bird Flu Death, Expert Says "Virus Can Be Lethal"
The first human death linked to bird flu has been reported in the United States, health authorities in the state of Louisiana said Monday, adding that the patient was elderly and suffered from other pathologies.
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Bird Strike, Gear Glitch, Belly Landing: What Led To South Korea Plane Crash
The Jeju Air plane crash at South Korea's Muan, the death count of which has climbed to 85 and may go up further, took place moments after the Boeing 737-800 aircraft attempted a belly landing
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Birds Divorce Too: Extreme Weather Pushes Pairs Past Breaking Point
Most birds pair up to produce and raise offspring together over many years. However, as with humans, they also commonly "divorce" - terminating the pair bond well before the death of either partner.
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First Confirmed Human Case Of H5N2 Bird Flu Died Of Multiple Factors: WHO
A man infected with H5N2 bird flu, the first confirmed human infection with the strain, died from multiple factors, the WHO said on Friday, adding that investigations were ongoing.
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WHO Confirms First Human Death Of Bird Flu In Mexico
The World Health Organization said Wednesday a person in Mexico had died in the first confirmed human case globally of infection with the H5N2 variant of bird flu.
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Avian Influenza: Centre Asks All States To Be Vigilant For Bird Flu Deaths
The Centre asked all states to be vigilant for any unusual deaths amongst the domestic birds and poultry, and share the information with the Animal Husbandry Department immediately so that public health action can be initiated for Avian influenza.
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Emirates Flight Hits Flamingos, Bird Remains Scattered Across Mumbai Suburb
A Dubai-Mumbai flight flew into a flock of flamingos just before landing on Monday, leading to the death of at least 30 birds and causing damage to the plane.
-
Bird Flu Strikes Vietnam: Health Ministry Confirms Student's Death From H5N1
The Health Ministry expressed concern that changing weather patterns, brought on by shifting seasons, could create favourable conditions for the virus to spread.
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Bird Flu In Antarctica: What Is H5N1 Strain? How Lethal Is It? Explained
H5N1 has been classified as a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus because of its high death toll in poultry.
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Immunity: Strategies To Lower Your Risk Of Influenza During Monsoon
In this article, we discuss factors that increase the risk of influenza in monsoons and tips to help lower this risk.
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''Tongues Removed, No Blood Spilled'': Mysterious Deaths Of Cows In US State Baffles Authorities
Ranchers also said there were no predators or birds trying to scavenge the remains of the cow, which decayed untouched for several weeks.
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China Records World's First Human Death From H3N8 Bird Flu: WHO
A Chinese woman has become the first person to die from a type of bird flu that is rare in humans, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said, but the strain does not appear to spread between people.
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Avian Influenza: 7 FAQs About Bird Flu To Help You Better Understand This Disease
Keep reading as we answer some of the most common questions about avian also known as the bird flu.
-
Bird Flu Situation "Worrying", Says WHO After Girl's Death In Cambodia
The death of an 11-year-old girl in Cambodia and the father's H5N1 positive test raised concerns about probable person-to-person transmission.
-
Massive Fire In Forest In Uttarakhand, Some Animals, Birds Charred To Death
A massive fire broke out in the jungles above Tiwargaon in Uttarakhand's Tehri district, destroying forest wealth worth lakhs of rupees, a village head said on Monday.
