Public Health

CNN Report: H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States

H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States By Jamie Gumbrecht and Brenda Goodman, October 30, 2024 H5N1 bird flu has been identified in a pig in the United States for the first time, the US Department of Agriculture said Wednesday. The USDA and Oregon veterinary officials are investigating bird flu cases in […]

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Associated Press Report: USDA Moves to Limit Salmonella in Raw Poultry Products

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) moves to limit salmonella in raw poultry products By Devi Shastri, July 29, 2024 The Agriculture Department on Monday announced plans to limit salmonella in poultry products in the U.S., a proposal that officials say will keep contaminated meat off store shelves and lead to fewer illnesses. Under the […]

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Bangor Daily News Report: Maine Town Warned of Mosquito-Borne Illness

Maine Town Warned of Mosquito-Borne Illness By Leela Stockley, July 9, 2024 The town of Orono was notified by the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention that mosquitoes in the area are carrying a virus that causes Jamestown Canyon Virus. According to the Town of Orono’s Facebook page, the community received a verbal notice from […]

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