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Bird Flu Enters a New Phase, Scientists Say
29 January 2025 at 09:58
A pandemic is not inevitable, scientists say. But the outbreak has passed worrisome milestones in recent weeks, including cattle that may have been reinfected.
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Cats May Have Gotten Bird Flu From Raw Pet Food. Here’s What to Know.
23 January 2025 at 14:31
The cases have spurred new pet food safety rules and poultry surveillance efforts.
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- In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
In a First, the E.P.A. Warns of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Sludge Fertilizer
14 January 2025 at 13:05
Levels of PFAS in sewage sludge used as fertilizer can pose risks that sometimes exceed safety thresholds “by several orders of magnitude,” the agency said.
Even Without Its Most Famous Son, Carter’s Hometown Remains a Destination
12 January 2025 at 04:01
Plains, Ga., joins a collection of other small towns known for their part in presidential history. That can provide a steady source of tourism.
First Bird Flu Death in U.S. Reported in Louisiana
6 January 2025 at 17:35
The deceased was over 65 and had other medical conditions, state officials said.
Bird Flu Samples From Very Ill Patient Had ‘Concerning’ Mutations
27 December 2024 at 14:37
Tiny genetic alterations could help the bird flu virus enter cells in the upper respiratory tract, the C.D.C. said. But there is no sign that mutations are widespread in nature.
