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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bird flu kills dozens of elephant seal pups at California state park

A bird flu outbreak has killed over 30 elephant seal pups in California, prompting the closure of seal-viewing areas at Año Nuevo state park.

Feb 26 • 21:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

There is a third outbreak of bird flu in Hradec, the infection has affected ducks in Nové Město

A third outbreak of bird flu has been reported in Hradec, specifically affecting ducks in Nové Město.

Feb 26 • 16:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Not the flu and not COVID-19: this winter, Lithuania was hit by another virus

This winter, Lithuania is facing a significant outbreak of a different virus, causing symptoms like cough, runny nose, and fever.

Feb 25 • 17:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bird flu: exports worth nearly US$250 million were closed and high-value markets fall again

Argentina has suspended poultry exports due to a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5), impacting vital markets including the EU, China, and Chile.

Feb 24 • 17:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Thirty dead swans found amid 'suspected avian flu outbreak'

Thirty dead swans have been discovered in the River Thames, raising concerns about a potential avian flu outbreak in the UK.

Feb 24 • 07:27 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

115,000 hens to be culled after bird flu outbreak

A flock of 115,000 hens will be culled in Denmark due to an outbreak of bird flu to prevent the spread of the disease.

Feb 21 • 10:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Sweden's Chaos Worsens - Star Heads Home

Sweden's cross-country skiing team is facing turmoil as a flu outbreak leads to the withdrawal of key athletes from the upcoming Olympics.

Feb 20 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Worrying situation at Mikkeli Theatre – Performances canceled

Mikkeli Theatre has announced the cancellation of performances due to a severe outbreak of flu and fever among its staff.

Feb 20 • 10:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Gentoo penguins the first birds on Australian territory to contract H5N1 as bird flu spreads

Gentoo penguins have become the first birds in Australian territory to test positive for H5N1 bird flu amidst a wider outbreak affecting various species.

Feb 17 • 07:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Extraordinary measures at the Prague Zoo. Bird flu has appeared there

Prague Zoo is implementing extraordinary measures due to an outbreak of bird flu.

Feb 12 • 15:53 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The first outbreak of bird flu this year confirmed in commercial farming in the Hradec Králové Region

The first outbreak of bird flu for 2023 has been confirmed in commercial poultry farming in the Hradec Králové Region of Czechia.

Feb 12 • 11:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Do You Think It's the Flu? It Could Be Measles: Here Are the First Symptoms of the Viral Illness

Measles symptoms can mimic those of a common cold, raising concerns as Mexico reports new cases and fatalities linked to an ongoing outbreak.

Feb 11 • 22:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Without mercy, it is mowing down lives: over 1,000 residents died from this disease in Poland over several months

A new strain of the flu virus has led to over 1,000 deaths in Poland since September, with healthcare officials warning of its seriousness and ongoing risks.

Feb 8 • 17:16 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Finnish hockey team falls ill with stomach flu, game against Canada postponed

The opening game of the Finnish women's ice hockey team against defending champion Canada at the Milan Cortina Olympics has been postponed due to a norovirus outbreak affecting the team.

Feb 5 • 12:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Volunteers race to contain suspected bird flu outbreak among swans

Volunteers are actively working to manage a suspected bird flu outbreak among swans in the Thames Valley, with a notable rise in reported cases since October.

Feb 2 • 12:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Ayuso Government Prepares the Dismissal of the Director General of Emergencies

The Ayuso government is preparing to dismiss the director general of emergencies, Pablo Cristóbal, following demands from firefighters due to his poor management of the avian flu outbreak in the region.

Jan 14 • 10:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Significant flu outbreak in Greece, especially among children, difficult weeks ahead

Greece is experiencing a severe flu outbreak, particularly affecting children, with experts warning of challenging weeks ahead.

Jan 13 • 08:56 UTC
🇺🇸 NPR
Life & Tech

Flu shot recommendation for kids dropped just as the illness rages

The recommendation for flu vaccinations for children has been withdrawn amid a significant flu outbreak, raising concerns among healthcare providers.

Jan 12 • 21:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

A wave of flu threatens the National Health System: It may 'hit' up to 1 million people

A significant flu outbreak poses a serious threat to the National Health System, with experts recommending preventive measures and vaccinations as a majority of hospitalized patients are unvaccinated.

Jan 9 • 06:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK bird flu outbreak confirmed as 3km protection zone declared

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed at a commercial poultry farm in Nottinghamshire, prompting the declaration of a 3km protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone, with plans to humanely cull all affected poultry.

Jan 8 • 20:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Why is Everyone Sick?

Health journalist Georgios Sakkas discusses the current outbreak of viruses and how to avoid illness in a podcast titled 'Why is Everyone Sick?'.

Jan 7 • 03:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Pandemic 2026 warning: FOUR diseases doctors most worried about after UK outbreaks

Doctors in the UK express concerns about four diseases, including flu, Mpox, and rubella, as they anticipate potential outbreaks in 2026 following a significant 'super flu' outbreak this year.

Jan 4 • 21:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Doubling of flu patient admissions to hospitals, EKAB recommendation for immediate vaccination and measures

The article discusses the doubling of flu hospital admissions and the EKAB's recommendation for immediate vaccination measures in response to the outbreak.

Jan 3 • 14:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

After the holidays, an increase in flu cases; the virus remains until spring

The flu season in Varaždin County has begun unusually early, with a reported surge in cases following the holidays, highlighting a serious outbreak despite a temporary decline in notifications.

Jan 3 • 09:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Reason you're sick AGAIN after 'super flu' as new 'mystery bug' sweeps UK

A pharmacist explains why many people in the UK are falling ill with a new 'mystery bug' following a 'super flu' outbreak.

Jan 2 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Bird flu confirmed by veterinarians in Rodvínov, Jindřichův Hradec region. The rest of the small farm was euthanized

Veterinarians confirmed an outbreak of bird flu in the Rodvínov area, leading to the euthanization of the remaining birds on a small farm.

Jan 2 • 10:38 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

Prisoners help with the disposal of up to 32,000 pieces of poultry. Due to bird flu, the farm has already lost 35,000 hens.

Prisoners are assisting in the culling of up to 32,000 poultry due to an outbreak of bird flu that has already affected a farm resulting in the loss of 35,000 hens.

Dec 30 • 16:20 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

The analysis commissioned by the Generalitat rules out that the swine fever virus came from the suspected laboratory

An analysis commissioned by the Generalitat found no conclusive evidence that the swine fever virus originated from the suspected laboratory, while two more cases of ASF and an avian flu outbreak were confirmed in Catalonia.

Dec 30 • 12:45 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Bird flu has appeared in another farm in Habry in the Havlíčkův Brod district. There are about 30,000 hens there

The bird flu outbreak has been detected at a farm in Habry, Havlíčkův Brod, affecting approximately 30,000 hens.

Dec 28 • 16:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
World

‘It felt like being thrashed with sticks’. How the ‘super-flu’ first ravaged Victorian Britain

The article explores the devastating impact of the 'super-flu' on Victorian Britain, describing the severe symptoms and societal consequences of the outbreak.

Dec 19 • 06:00 UTC

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