24 January 2026
H5N1 Bird Flu Continues Worldwide Spread Across North America and Europe with No New Human Cases Reported
Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
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Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. I'm your host.
Top stories from the last 24 hours.
First, the Centre for Health Protection reports no new human H5N1 cases worldwide as of January 17, with global cumulative cases steady at 993 since 2003, including 71 in the United States since 2024, mostly linked to dairy herds and poultry farms. No changes from yesterday's figures.
Second, WOAH data shows fresh highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) detections in wild birds and poultry across North America and Europe. In Canada, samples from Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan tested positive on January 16. In the US, birds in Illinois, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington confirmed positive as of January 15. Europe reports outbreaks in Austria, Czech Republic, France, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the UK through January 19.
Third, PAHO's November 25 update confirms ongoing H5N1 circulation in the Americas, with 508 bird outbreaks in nine countries this year and 77 mammal outbreaks in Canada and the US, including over 1,000 US dairy herds affected since March 2024. Human cases remain rare at four in 2025: three in the US and one in Mexico.
No changes in case numbers compared to yesterday per CHP and CDC surveillance.
Health authorities: PAHO urges strengthened surveillance in animals and humans, better biosecurity, and PPE for at-risk workers like farmers and veterinarians. CDC notes 64 US cases detected via targeted surveillance, all mild and treated with antivirals.
Now, a brief word from Dr. Maria Rodriguez, avian flu expert at PAHO. In a recent statement, she said: "The clade 2.3.4.4b strain's spread to mammals signals the need for integrated monitoring. Human risk stays low without sustained transmission, but vigilance is key to prevent evolution."
Looking ahead, expect WOAH updates on January 30 with potential new outbreaks in poultry-heavy regions like the US Midwest and Canada. FAO anticipates monitoring 2,525 global animal events since November. US dairy surveillance may report on 1,010 exposed workers. No human cases forecast, but watch for winter bird migrations.
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Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. I'm your host.
Top stories from the last 24 hours.
First, the Centre for Health Protection reports no new human H5N1 cases worldwide as of January 17, with global cumulative cases steady at 993 since 2003, including 71 in the United States since 2024, mostly linked to dairy herds and poultry farms. No changes from yesterday's figures.
Second, WOAH data shows fresh highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) detections in wild birds and poultry across North America and Europe. In Canada, samples from Alberta, Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan tested positive on January 16. In the US, birds in Illinois, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington confirmed positive as of January 15. Europe reports outbreaks in Austria, Czech Republic, France, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the UK through January 19.
Third, PAHO's November 25 update confirms ongoing H5N1 circulation in the Americas, with 508 bird outbreaks in nine countries this year and 77 mammal outbreaks in Canada and the US, including over 1,000 US dairy herds affected since March 2024. Human cases remain rare at four in 2025: three in the US and one in Mexico.
No changes in case numbers compared to yesterday per CHP and CDC surveillance.
Health authorities: PAHO urges strengthened surveillance in animals and humans, better biosecurity, and PPE for at-risk workers like farmers and veterinarians. CDC notes 64 US cases detected via targeted surveillance, all mild and treated with antivirals.
Now, a brief word from Dr. Maria Rodriguez, avian flu expert at PAHO. In a recent statement, she said: "The clade 2.3.4.4b strain's spread to mammals signals the need for integrated monitoring. Human risk stays low without sustained transmission, but vigilance is key to prevent evolution."
Looking ahead, expect WOAH updates on January 30 with potential new outbreaks in poultry-heavy regions like the US Midwest and Canada. FAO anticipates monitoring 2,525 global animal events since November. US dairy surveillance may report on 1,010 exposed workers. No human cases forecast, but watch for winter bird migrations.
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.
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