02 February 2026
Bird Flu Outbreak Continues Worldwide: US Leads with 1400 Animal Cases and Ongoing Surveillance Efforts
Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
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Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, February 2, 2026.
Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. I'm your host, bringing you the latest on the global avian influenza situation.
Top stories from the last 24 hours.
First, the FAO reports 1391 new highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in animals across 39 countries since their December 23 update, with 857 linked to H5N1, mainly in poultry and wild birds. The United States leads with over 1400 events in species like ducks, eagles, and even mammals such as red foxes.
Second, US CDC data shows no change in national human cases, steady at 71 since 2024, including 41 from dairy herds and 24 from poultry operations. Louisiana's first H5 bird flu human death remains the sole fatality noted.
Third, South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture reports 38 poultry farm outbreaks this winter season, up slightly with wild bird detections rising amid an 8% increase in migratory bird populations to 1.35 million.
Case numbers today versus yesterday: Globally, no new human H5N1 infections per WHO and CHP Hong Kong reports as of January 10, with cumulative figures unchanged at zero new H5N6 or H7N9 cases since late 2025. Animal outbreaks hold steady per latest FAO tallies, no 24-hour spikes confirmed.
Health authorities: CDC maintains targeted H5 surveillance with over 240,000 specimens tested nationwide since February 2024, detecting just seven cases. CHP Hong Kong notes no novel avian flu shifts in their latest weekly report.
Now, a brief word from Dr. Maria Voss, avian flu epidemiologist at the Global Health Institute: "The surge in wild bird carriers heightens spillover risks to farms, especially with Lunar New Year travel looming. Vigilant biosecurity remains key—no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission yet, but monitoring dairy and poultry workers is critical." End snippet.
Looking ahead: Expect FAO's next full update soon, potential Lunar New Year alerts from South Korea on farm biosecurity, and US monthly flu surveillance refresh by mid-February. Watch for mammal detections, as APHIS lists ongoing risks in foxes and skunks.
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Monday, February 2, 2026.
Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. I'm your host, bringing you the latest on the global avian influenza situation.
Top stories from the last 24 hours.
First, the FAO reports 1391 new highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in animals across 39 countries since their December 23 update, with 857 linked to H5N1, mainly in poultry and wild birds. The United States leads with over 1400 events in species like ducks, eagles, and even mammals such as red foxes.
Second, US CDC data shows no change in national human cases, steady at 71 since 2024, including 41 from dairy herds and 24 from poultry operations. Louisiana's first H5 bird flu human death remains the sole fatality noted.
Third, South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture reports 38 poultry farm outbreaks this winter season, up slightly with wild bird detections rising amid an 8% increase in migratory bird populations to 1.35 million.
Case numbers today versus yesterday: Globally, no new human H5N1 infections per WHO and CHP Hong Kong reports as of January 10, with cumulative figures unchanged at zero new H5N6 or H7N9 cases since late 2025. Animal outbreaks hold steady per latest FAO tallies, no 24-hour spikes confirmed.
Health authorities: CDC maintains targeted H5 surveillance with over 240,000 specimens tested nationwide since February 2024, detecting just seven cases. CHP Hong Kong notes no novel avian flu shifts in their latest weekly report.
Now, a brief word from Dr. Maria Voss, avian flu epidemiologist at the Global Health Institute: "The surge in wild bird carriers heightens spillover risks to farms, especially with Lunar New Year travel looming. Vigilant biosecurity remains key—no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission yet, but monitoring dairy and poultry workers is critical." End snippet.
Looking ahead: Expect FAO's next full update soon, potential Lunar New Year alerts from South Korea on farm biosecurity, and US monthly flu surveillance refresh by mid-February. Watch for mammal detections, as APHIS lists ongoing risks in foxes and skunks.
Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production—for me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Stay safe.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI