British Columbia detects first presumptive human H5 bird flu case in Canada
The individual presumed to be infected is a teenager who is receiving care at a children's hospital.
Sun Nov 10 2024
Humans give more viruses to animals than they give us, study finds
Wild animals in particular were much more likely to experience human-to-animal transmission than the other way around.
Sat Mar 30 2024
Bird flu: What are the risks to people and animals?
The disease is being spread by migratory birds and as a precaution, people are advised not to touch dead or sick wild animals.
Thu Feb 16 2023
Bird flu discovered at Dutch farm; over 160,000 chickens to be culled
Hundreds of thousands of chickens, ducks and turkeys have been culled in the Netherlands since outbreaks of the disease began in 2021.
Tue Feb 01 2022
Russia reports world's first case of human infection with H5N8 bird flu
Russia has registered the first case of a strain of bird flu virus named A(H5N8) being passed to humans from birds.
Sun Feb 21 2021
Vietnam culls 100,000 poultry as bird flu outbreaks spread
The country has reported outbreaks of the highly pathogenic H5N1 and H5N6 bird flu strains in 14 provinces.
Mon Feb 08 2021
Reeling from coronavirus, Asia's poultry farmers battle bird flu outbreak
New strains of the virus have evolved to become more lethal in wild birds, making countries on flight pathways particularly vulnerable.
Thu Jan 14 2021
Germany may cull up to 70,000 chickens after bird flu found on another farm
Type H5N8 bird flu was confirmed in a farm near Rostock.
Tue Nov 17 2020
Government will apply to WHO to declare Malaysia free of H5N1 if no new cases in 9 days time
The government will apply to the World Health Organisation (WHO) to declare the country free of bird flu (H5N1 virus) in nine days'' time if no new cases of H5N1 are detected, according to Veterinary
Mon Jun 19 2017
H5N1: Compensation for poultry breeders before Hari Raya
The compensation was in lieu of the disposal of 55,451 poultry and 17,531 eggs, and would be paid according to the type of bird and egg culled.
Fri Jun 09 2017
South Korea to raise bird flu alert to maximum from June 6
South Korea's agriculture ministry said on Monday it will raise its bird flu alert to the maximum from June 6 as a case found on Saturday was confirmed to be the highly pathogenic H5N8 strain.
Tue Jun 06 2017
No new H5N1 cases detected in Kelantan
No new cases of bird flu (H5N1) has been detected in Kelantan in the past 59 days, says the Veterinary Services Department (JPV).
Sun May 28 2017
H5N1 virus under control within 30km radius of Kampung Pulau Tebu
Bird flu in Kelantan has been brought under control within 30km radius of Kampung Pulau Tebu, Tunjong involving six districts in the state.
Wed May 10 2017
Iran reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak in northern part of country - OIE
Iran has reported an outbreak of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu virus in backyard ducks in the northern part of the country, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said.
Mon Apr 24 2017
H5N1: No new outbreak in Kelantan - State veterinary department
No new cases of H5N1 avian flu have been detected in Kelantan over the past 25 days, says the state veterinary services department .
Sun Apr 23 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024