21 February 2026
H5N1 Bird Flu Update: 70 US Human Cases Confirmed, 973 Dairy Herds Affected Across 17 States
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Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. I'm your host. Public health risk remains low with no person-to-person spread reported.
Top Stories from the last 24 hours:
First, CDC confirms H5N1 in more US poultry: outbreaks hit two commercial farms in Indiana, a turkey farm in Washington County and a duck-breeding facility in Elkhart County, plus backyard birds in Florida's Broward County and New York's Delaware County. Nearly 19 million birds lost in the past 30 days alone, per CIDRAP.
Second, one new dairy herd detection in Nevada, bringing the state to eight affected herds. Total US dairy herds at 973 across 17 states since last year, according to APHIS via CIDRAP.
Third, CDC updates human cases: confirms H5N1 in an Ohio poultry worker, previously probable, reported ill February 12. US total now 70 confirmed cases since early 2024, plus seven probable and one death in Louisiana, CDC reports. Globally, FAO notes 511 new H5 outbreaks in US wild birds and animals since December 23, 2025.
Case numbers today versus yesterday: US human cases up from 69 confirmed to 70, no new deaths. Animal outbreaks steady, with ongoing reports in 39 countries per FAO.
Health authorities: CDC maintains low risk, emphasizes monitoring farm workers. No new WHO guidance today.
Now, a brief word from Dr. Angela Rasmussen, virologist at University of Saskatchewan: "These poultry and dairy detections show H5N1 persists in US agriculture, but human cases remain occupational with mild symptoms. Vigilance on biosecurity is key to prevent jumps." Thanks, Dr. Rasmussen.
Looking ahead: Expect tomorrow's CDC update on the Ohio case details and potential new farm confirmations in hard-hit states like Indiana. FAO may report fresh European outbreaks, as Germany and UK lead with thousands of events.
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Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. I'm your host. Public health risk remains low with no person-to-person spread reported.
Top Stories from the last 24 hours:
First, CDC confirms H5N1 in more US poultry: outbreaks hit two commercial farms in Indiana, a turkey farm in Washington County and a duck-breeding facility in Elkhart County, plus backyard birds in Florida's Broward County and New York's Delaware County. Nearly 19 million birds lost in the past 30 days alone, per CIDRAP.
Second, one new dairy herd detection in Nevada, bringing the state to eight affected herds. Total US dairy herds at 973 across 17 states since last year, according to APHIS via CIDRAP.
Third, CDC updates human cases: confirms H5N1 in an Ohio poultry worker, previously probable, reported ill February 12. US total now 70 confirmed cases since early 2024, plus seven probable and one death in Louisiana, CDC reports. Globally, FAO notes 511 new H5 outbreaks in US wild birds and animals since December 23, 2025.
Case numbers today versus yesterday: US human cases up from 69 confirmed to 70, no new deaths. Animal outbreaks steady, with ongoing reports in 39 countries per FAO.
Health authorities: CDC maintains low risk, emphasizes monitoring farm workers. No new WHO guidance today.
Now, a brief word from Dr. Angela Rasmussen, virologist at University of Saskatchewan: "These poultry and dairy detections show H5N1 persists in US agriculture, but human cases remain occupational with mild symptoms. Vigilance on biosecurity is key to prevent jumps." Thanks, Dr. Rasmussen.
Looking ahead: Expect tomorrow's CDC update on the Ohio case details and potential new farm confirmations in hard-hit states like Indiana. FAO may report fresh European outbreaks, as Germany and UK lead with thousands of events.
Thanks 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