Bird flu is in NC. Are you at risk of catching it? What to know about causes & symptoms
In the U.S., there have been 70 reported cases of bird flu in humans since 2024, but none in North Carolina and no known person-to-person spread of the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One person reportedly died in Louisiana.
Owl in Cary had bird flu; first case of bird flu in Wake County since 2023
A spokesperson for N.C. Wildlife confirmed the case and said one hawk and multiple geese were found dead in the same area.
Where has bird flu been reported in the US? See map of 70 cases
There are 70 confirmed cases of the bird flu among humans in the U.S., as of Tuesday. The CDC said the current public health risk is low.
Delaware County reports avian flu in local birds
Delaware County officials said Tuesday that bird flu has been find in a flock of local poultry. According to a news release from the county’s Public Health Services, the county was notified of “highly pathogenic” avian influenza,
The Bird Flu Could Be Way Worse Than We Know, According to Experts
If bird flu is only spreading through direct animal contact, how did veterinarians with no known exposure get infected? That’s the question keeping scientists up at night. With cases appearing in cows,
Bird flu in Pennsylvania: How many birds have been affected and where?
Bird flu has been found in 16 flocks in 10 Pennsylvania counties this year. Here's where and how many birds have been affected.
Bird flu detected in 2 New Jersey counties
Bird flu has been detected in New Jersey, with wild geese testing positive in at least two counties. A rift is emerging between the east and west of the EU over what to do with Russia’s seized central bank reserves.
North Carolina among states losing millions of birds to flu in 2025
Commercial egg farmers in North Carolina were among those in several states to lose millions of birds to the avian influenza ...
Charlotte egg prices soar 175% due to avian flu shortage
Egg prices in the Charlotte area have surged by up to 175% in less than two months, with some stores now charging as much as ...
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Input sought on migratory game bird seasons
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking public comment on the 2025-2026 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons for waterfowl, webless migratory species and extended falconry.
More potential avian flu cases reported in Western North Carolina counties
More preliminary positive cases of avian flu have been reported in Western North Carolina. According to the U.S. Department ...
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Multiple confirmed cases of Bird Flu confirmed in eastern North Carolina
NORTH CAROLINA (WNCT) — An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, a strain of bird flu, has been confirmed in eastern North Carolina. The counties with confirmed cases are Hyde ...
NCWRC seeks public input on 2025-2026 migratory game bird hunting seasons and regulations
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking the public input on the 2025-2026 Migratory Game Bird Hunting ...
Charlotte egg prices nearly triple in two months. Some grocery stores limit purchases
Shoppers are feeling the pinch of inflation over the cost of eggs. We detail which stores have had the biggest price ...
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Concerns grow about bird flu outbreak near the Outer Banks
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed near the Outer Banks, specifically in wild birds carrying highly pathogenic avian ...
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Bird flu found in waterfowl, other birds in North Carolina
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission says it is currently tracking highly-pathogenic ...
USDA Admits Mistakenly Firing Bird Flu Officials, Working to Rehire Them
Emily Metz, president and CEO of the American Egg Board, told Newsweek: "Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is absolutely devastating to those farmers—these birds are their livelihoods. Our ...
Could bird flu vaccines help tackle high egg prices? Experts say it’s not so simple
On her first day on the job last week, new US Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins held a meeting to review the ...