The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. Here is a map of other states that have been affected.

There is no evidence the youngster was exposed to livestock or any infected animals, deepening the mystery about the spread of H5N1 bird flu.

LOS ANGELES — Since the avian flu arrived en force in California's dairy industry in 2024, not only has it sickened cows, it has killed hundreds of domestic cats. Some pet cats that live on dairy ...

Authorities say bird flu poses a low risk to people right now, but in animals - both wild and domestic - it's causing global ...