“It’s a very, very distinct possibility.” Five years since the UK first locked down due to coronavirus, it’s now being suggested that bird flu could usher in another pandemic. This terrifying prognosis arrives via science writer David Quammen, who accurately (or not, conspiracy theorists) predicted that a Chinese wet market would produce a contagious, world-affecting […]

11 months ago

For clucks sake… Tests conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have confirmed the presence of bird flu in a turkey flock in Monaghan. The avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed via a test result published on Monday (22 November). The Department has implemented a restriction zone around the area to reduce movement […]

4 years ago

Members of the public are advised not to handle sick or dead wild birds. Avian flu has been detected amongst a flock of turkey in Monaghan, according to a statement issued by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine on Saturday evening (20 November). Test results have identified evidence of Avian Influenza H5N1 and […]

4 years ago

No other cases of human infection with the H10N3 virus have previously been reported globally. A 41-year-old man in China’s eastern province of Jiangsu has been confirmed as the first human case of infection with the H10N3 strain of bird flu. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) confirmed the news in an online statement on Tuesday. […]

5 years ago

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine made the announcement today… A particular strain of bird flu has been discovered in a variety of wild duck, known as a wigeon, in County Wexford. The avian influenza subtype H5N8 was confirmed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine after the bird was found alive, […]

10 years ago