Flu cases in Canada continue to rise sharply, with children and older adults particularly affected amid the influenza epidemic, according to the latest FluWatch report from the federal government. “At the national level, influenza activity has continued to increase steeply as we enter the fifth week of the national influenza epidemic. All surveillance indicators are…
Cases Continue to ‘Increase Steeply’ Amid Influenza Epidemic: Federal Flu Report
Bird Flu Prompts Slaughter of 1.8 Million Chickens in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb.—Nebraska agriculture officials say another 1.8 million chickens must be killed after bird flu was found on a farm in the latest sign that the outbreak that has already prompted the slaughter of more than 50 million birds nationwide continues to spread. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture said Saturday that the state’s 13th case…
Avian Flu Outbreak Wipes out 50.54 Million US Birds, a Record
CHICAGO—Avian flu has wiped out 50.54 million birds in the United States this year, making it the country’s deadliest outbreak in history, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data showed on Thursday. The deaths of chickens, turkeys, and other birds represent the worst U.S. animal-health disaster to date, topping the previous record of 50.5 million birds…
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Election law battles are underway in California. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that an election integrity case has standing to challenge the constitutionality of California’s election laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in federal court. The case involves complaints from congressional candidates in 13 counties across California. Georgia’s highest court ruled on Wednesday…
Netherlands to Cull Another 29,000 Chickens to Contain Bird Flu
AMSTERDAM—The Netherlands is to cull another 29,000 chickens on a farm in the north of the country after the detection of a highly infectious strain of bird flu, the government said on Monday. The farm is in the town of Koudum, 100 kms (62 miles) west of Groningen. A transport ban has been imposed on…
Spain Defender Carvajal Misses World Cup Practice With Flu
DOHA, Qatar—Defender Dani Carvajal has the flu and didn’t practice Monday, two days before Spain’s debut at the World Cup. The Spanish soccer federation didn’t give more detail about the condition of the right back. His absence comes as regular starting striker Álvaro Morata returned to practice after his own bout with the flu. Central…
1,000 Students at Virginia High School Absent With Flu-Like Symptoms: Officials
Around 1,000 students at a Virginia high school were absent this week with flu-like symptoms, according to officials. Stafford County Public Schools spokeswoman Sandra Osborn told The Washington Post on Oct. 21 that about 1,000 Stafford High School students were absent from class with “flu-like/gastrointestinal symptoms.” Stafford High has about 2,100 students. “Our Health Services team…
1,000 Students Sick With ‘Flu-Like’ or ‘Gastrointestinal’ Symptoms at Virginia High School
A high school in Virginia has canceled all activities this weekend after about 1,000 called in absent in the week, citing flu-like illness and stomach pains, according to reports. Stafford County Public Schools is located just outside Fredericksburg, Virginia. Its chief communications officer Sandra Osborn said in a statement via CNN that about 1,000 of the high…
Seasonal Flu Vaccine Effectiveness Was Below 50 Percent Most Years in Past Decade, Here’s Why
Every year in the United States, almost 20 percent of the population gets infected by the seasonal influenza virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people over the age of 6 months to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. However, the flu vaccination coverages vary greatly by age group. For instance, during the 2020–2021…
France Raises Bird Flu Alert Level After Resurgence of Virus
PARIS—France will tighten measures to contain bird flu after a resurgence of the virus that swept through poultry flocks last winter, said the agriculture ministry, adding that the nationwide alert level on bird flu had been raised to ‘moderate’ from ‘low.’ France experienced its worst-ever bird flu crisis between November and May, with over 19…
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