A rare strain of bird flu has been identified in California, raising concerns among public health officials and the scientific community. The outbreak has prompted increased monitoring and is sparking worries about a wider spread of the virus, potentially impacting wildlife, agriculture, and public health.
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Local Poultry Farm-hit by First Bird Flu Case in Pennsylvania
A domestic poultry farm in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, has reported the state’s first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5 in 2025. The outbreak led to the destruction of around 120,000 chickens.