02 January 2026
H5N1 Bird Flu Continues Spreading Across UK and Global Regions with Steady Human Infection Rates and Ongoing Surveillance
Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
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Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update
Friday, January 2, 2026.
Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. I'm your host.
Top stories from the last 24 hours.
First, the UK government reports a new HPAI H5N1 confirmation at a premises near Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, England, previously listed as AIV 2025/136. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are now in place, with all poultry on site humanely culled. This brings England's cases to 66 for the 2025-2026 season, up from 65 yesterday per GOV.UK updates.
Second, global animal outbreaks continue unabated, with the FAO noting 1738 HPAI events since October 1, 2025, across 41 countries. Fresh reports include four outbreaks in Belgium involving wood-pigeons and mallards as of November 11, 2025, and 415 in the US affecting wild birds, mammals like polar bears, and poultry up to November 20. No new outbreaks signaled in the past day, but surveillance remains critical.
Third, human cases show stability. CDC data holds US total at 71 since 2024, with 41 linked to dairy herds and 24 to poultry—no changes from yesterday. Globally, WHO tallies 986 human infections since 2003, including Cambodia's 11 cases from January to July 2025 with a 54% fatality rate; no new reports in the last day.
Case numbers today versus yesterday: No shifts in US human totals per CDC, UK poultry at 81 nationwide unchanged except the Newark addition, and global animal events steady per FAO.
Health authorities: WHO emphasizes nearly all human cases tie to infected birds or contaminated sites, urging biosecurity. UK GOV.UK maintains very high risk for poultry, with housing orders in some AIPZ zones. CDC surveillance monitors over 21,300 people, testing 990 with no unusual human activity.
Now, a brief word from Dr. Maria Rodriguez, avian flu epidemiologist at the Global Health Institute.
In a recent statement, Dr. Rodriguez said: "H5N1's spread in wild birds and mammals signals sustained risk, but vigilant surveillance and rapid culling prevent wider jumps to humans. Stay alert near poultry and wildlife."
Looking ahead: Expect UK zone updates on the Newark site, potential FAO reports on late December animal cases, and CDC monitoring of dairy workers amid stable human trends. Tune in tomorrow for developments.
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Friday, January 2, 2026.
Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. I'm your host.
Top stories from the last 24 hours.
First, the UK government reports a new HPAI H5N1 confirmation at a premises near Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire, England, previously listed as AIV 2025/136. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are now in place, with all poultry on site humanely culled. This brings England's cases to 66 for the 2025-2026 season, up from 65 yesterday per GOV.UK updates.
Second, global animal outbreaks continue unabated, with the FAO noting 1738 HPAI events since October 1, 2025, across 41 countries. Fresh reports include four outbreaks in Belgium involving wood-pigeons and mallards as of November 11, 2025, and 415 in the US affecting wild birds, mammals like polar bears, and poultry up to November 20. No new outbreaks signaled in the past day, but surveillance remains critical.
Third, human cases show stability. CDC data holds US total at 71 since 2024, with 41 linked to dairy herds and 24 to poultry—no changes from yesterday. Globally, WHO tallies 986 human infections since 2003, including Cambodia's 11 cases from January to July 2025 with a 54% fatality rate; no new reports in the last day.
Case numbers today versus yesterday: No shifts in US human totals per CDC, UK poultry at 81 nationwide unchanged except the Newark addition, and global animal events steady per FAO.
Health authorities: WHO emphasizes nearly all human cases tie to infected birds or contaminated sites, urging biosecurity. UK GOV.UK maintains very high risk for poultry, with housing orders in some AIPZ zones. CDC surveillance monitors over 21,300 people, testing 990 with no unusual human activity.
Now, a brief word from Dr. Maria Rodriguez, avian flu epidemiologist at the Global Health Institute.
In a recent statement, Dr. Rodriguez said: "H5N1's spread in wild birds and mammals signals sustained risk, but vigilant surveillance and rapid culling prevent wider jumps to humans. Stay alert near poultry and wildlife."
Looking ahead: Expect UK zone updates on the Newark site, potential FAO reports on late December animal cases, and CDC monitoring of dairy workers amid stable human trends. Tune in tomorrow for developments.
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. Good night.
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