11 February 2026
Global H5N1 Bird Flu Update: Low Human Risk Continues, Animal Outbreaks Persist Across 39 Countries
Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
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Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. Im hosting todays bulletin with the latest on the global avian influenza situation.
Top stories from the last 24 hours: FAO reports one new HPAI outbreak in the United States on January 16, affecting ducks and backyard poultry, bringing the total since December 23, 2025, to 1,391 events across 39 countries. CHP Hong Kong notes fresh H5 detections in France on February 6 and Germany on February 4, both H5N1 in wild birds. No new human cases globally, per CDC and PAHO updates, with US human total steady at 71 since 2024, mostly from dairy and poultry exposure.
Case numbers show no change from yesterday: Zero new human H5N1 infections worldwide, maintaining 2025s low of three in the US and one in Mexico, according to PAHO. Animal outbreaks remain high, with US reporting 511 H5 and 174 H5N1 events since late 2025, per FAO, unchanged in the past day.
Health authorities issued no new guidance today. WHOs latest weekly update from February 2 emphasizes ongoing clade 2.3.4.4b circulation in birds and mammals across continents, urging surveillance. CDC confirms national flu surveillance holds steady, with over 22,600 exposed individuals monitored and no uptick.
Now, a brief word from Dr. Maria Rodriguez, PAHO epidemiologist: In a recent statement, she said, Since 2022, Americas have seen 75 human cases with just two deaths. The virus is entrenched in wild birds, but human risk stays low with basic precautions like avoiding sick animals and cooking poultry thoroughly. Vigilance in dairy sectors is key as mammal spread grows.
Looking ahead: Expect FAO to release any pending January data tomorrow, potentially detailing Japans six new H5 events in crows and mallards. US targeted H5 surveillance updates due Friday could reveal dairy herd trends. Monitor CHP for European wild bird reports.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. Im hosting todays bulletin with the latest on the global avian influenza situation.
Top stories from the last 24 hours: FAO reports one new HPAI outbreak in the United States on January 16, affecting ducks and backyard poultry, bringing the total since December 23, 2025, to 1,391 events across 39 countries. CHP Hong Kong notes fresh H5 detections in France on February 6 and Germany on February 4, both H5N1 in wild birds. No new human cases globally, per CDC and PAHO updates, with US human total steady at 71 since 2024, mostly from dairy and poultry exposure.
Case numbers show no change from yesterday: Zero new human H5N1 infections worldwide, maintaining 2025s low of three in the US and one in Mexico, according to PAHO. Animal outbreaks remain high, with US reporting 511 H5 and 174 H5N1 events since late 2025, per FAO, unchanged in the past day.
Health authorities issued no new guidance today. WHOs latest weekly update from February 2 emphasizes ongoing clade 2.3.4.4b circulation in birds and mammals across continents, urging surveillance. CDC confirms national flu surveillance holds steady, with over 22,600 exposed individuals monitored and no uptick.
Now, a brief word from Dr. Maria Rodriguez, PAHO epidemiologist: In a recent statement, she said, Since 2022, Americas have seen 75 human cases with just two deaths. The virus is entrenched in wild birds, but human risk stays low with basic precautions like avoiding sick animals and cooking poultry thoroughly. Vigilance in dairy sectors is key as mammal spread grows.
Looking ahead: Expect FAO to release any pending January data tomorrow, potentially detailing Japans six new H5 events in crows and mallards. US targeted H5 surveillance updates due Friday could reveal dairy herd trends. Monitor CHP for European wild bird reports.
Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For me, check out Quiet Please Dot A I. Stay safe.
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