14 February 2026
Cambodia Reports First Human H5N1 Case of 2026 as Avian Influenza Continues Spreading Across Europe and North America
Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
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BIRD FLU BULLETIN: DAILY H5N1 UPDATE
Good evening. This is your Bird Flu Bulletin for Saturday, February 14th, 2026. I'm bringing you the latest developments in avian influenza surveillance and human cases worldwide.
TOP STORIES
First, Cambodia has confirmed its first human H5N1 case of 2026. According to Cambodia's Ministry of Health, a 30-year-old man from Kampot province in southwest Cambodia tested positive for the virus. The patient presented with fever, cough, and abdominal pain but has since recovered with intensive medical care and was discharged today. Antiviral medication was distributed to close contacts as a precautionary measure.
Second, highly pathogenic avian influenza continues spreading among wild bird populations across Europe and North America. The World Health Organization reports that bird samples tested positive for H5N1 in multiple locations this week, including Hungary, Norway, Switzerland, Austria, Iceland, Italy, Scotland, and multiple states across the United States. These detections span Arkansas, Illinois, New York, Washington, and West Virginia.
Third, global human case numbers remain relatively stable. According to the Centre for Health Protection, no new cases of H5N6 have been reported since the previous reporting period, with the total remaining at 93 cases since 2014. For H7N9, no new cases have been detected since October 2025, keeping the total at 1,568 cases since March 2013. The United States has reported 71 confirmed and probable human H5N1 cases since 2024, with 41 associated with dairy cattle exposure and 24 linked to poultry farms.
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE
Dr. Erik Karlsson from the National Influenza Center and Pasteur Institute in Cambodia emphasizes that early detection remains critical. He notes that recent Cambodian cases involve direct exposure to poultry, following established transmission patterns. Dr. Karlsson stresses that every case serves as a reminder that H5N1 persists and that vigilant surveillance combined with a coordinated One Health response is essential to protect both local and global public health.
LOOKING AHEAD
As we move into mid-February, health authorities will continue monitoring the situation carefully. The CDC indicates the current public health risk remains low but states are actively tracking individuals with animal exposures. European authorities are expected to release updated surveillance data following the recent bird detections. We anticipate continued monitoring of dairy operations and poultry farms in the United States, where the majority of recent human cases have originated.
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Good evening. This is your Bird Flu Bulletin for Saturday, February 14th, 2026. I'm bringing you the latest developments in avian influenza surveillance and human cases worldwide.
TOP STORIES
First, Cambodia has confirmed its first human H5N1 case of 2026. According to Cambodia's Ministry of Health, a 30-year-old man from Kampot province in southwest Cambodia tested positive for the virus. The patient presented with fever, cough, and abdominal pain but has since recovered with intensive medical care and was discharged today. Antiviral medication was distributed to close contacts as a precautionary measure.
Second, highly pathogenic avian influenza continues spreading among wild bird populations across Europe and North America. The World Health Organization reports that bird samples tested positive for H5N1 in multiple locations this week, including Hungary, Norway, Switzerland, Austria, Iceland, Italy, Scotland, and multiple states across the United States. These detections span Arkansas, Illinois, New York, Washington, and West Virginia.
Third, global human case numbers remain relatively stable. According to the Centre for Health Protection, no new cases of H5N6 have been reported since the previous reporting period, with the total remaining at 93 cases since 2014. For H7N9, no new cases have been detected since October 2025, keeping the total at 1,568 cases since March 2013. The United States has reported 71 confirmed and probable human H5N1 cases since 2024, with 41 associated with dairy cattle exposure and 24 linked to poultry farms.
EXPERT PERSPECTIVE
Dr. Erik Karlsson from the National Influenza Center and Pasteur Institute in Cambodia emphasizes that early detection remains critical. He notes that recent Cambodian cases involve direct exposure to poultry, following established transmission patterns. Dr. Karlsson stresses that every case serves as a reminder that H5N1 persists and that vigilant surveillance combined with a coordinated One Health response is essential to protect both local and global public health.
LOOKING AHEAD
As we move into mid-February, health authorities will continue monitoring the situation carefully. The CDC indicates the current public health risk remains low but states are actively tracking individuals with animal exposures. European authorities are expected to release updated surveillance data following the recent bird detections. We anticipate continued monitoring of dairy operations and poultry farms in the United States, where the majority of recent human cases have originated.
Thank you for tuning in to the Bird Flu Bulletin. Please join us again next week for another update on global H5N1 developments. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more information, check out Quiet Please dot A I.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI