Bird Flu Outbreak 2025

Every month, around 50 dairy farmworkers filter into a church basement in western New York after a grueling day of work. They order dinner from a local Mexican or Puerto Rican restaurant, and settle in ... more

With avian flu sweeping through the country, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is demanding that the Trump administration take immediate action to contain the outbreak, develop a vaccine for poultry, and address rising egg prices. Speaking ... more

As avian flu spreads rapidly across the U.S., decimating poultry populations and driving up egg prices, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging the Trump administration to take immediate action. She is calling for the development and ... more

New York has introduced stricter bird flu testing requirements for poultry entering live bird markets to curb the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The new rule mandates that all poultry come from flocks ... more

Denny’s has announced that some locations will add a surcharge on meals containing eggs due to rising costs from a nationwide egg shortage caused by bird flu. The company has not specified which locations will ... more

In response to the detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza at seven live bird markets across New York City, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced new measures to contain the virus and protect both public and ... more

Thieves stole approximately 100,000 eggs, valued at $40,000, from a distribution trailer at Pete and Gerry’s Organics in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, on Saturday night. Local police are investigating but have not released further details. Pete and ... more

Waffle House has implemented a 50-cent surcharge per egg on all menu items due to skyrocketing prices caused by inflation and a prolonged bird flu epidemic. The surcharge, effective February 3, aims to offset rising ... more

Egg prices in the U.S. have jumped 50% over the past year, driven by a severe bird flu outbreak that has wiped out over 13 million hens. Prices spiked from $3.50 per dozen in early ... more

Thousands of bird flu cases have been detected in New York flocks, including at Kashong Point, where 50 dead snow geese tested positive. Officials warn the public to avoid contact with bird waste and to ... more

Since 2022, over 126,800 birds in New York have been infected with avian flu, prompting health officials to heighten precautions despite no human cases reported in the state. Nationally, 67 confirmed human cases, including one ... more

Public health officials in Ontario and Yates counties are investigating a potential outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) after 50 dead snow geese were discovered on the west side of Seneca Lake at Kashong ... more

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has unveiled a new online tool for reporting suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in wild birds. The platform aims to enhance the state's ... more

Fifty dead snow geese discovered at Kashong Point on Seneca Lake are being tested for bird flu, according to Ontario and Yates County health officials. The incident follows recent detections of the virus in Seneca ... more

Amid a national bird flu outbreak causing shortages and price increases, New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a warning to businesses against price gouging on eggs and poultry. The state’s price gouging law ... more

Avian Influenza has been confirmed in snow geese found dead along the shores of Seneca Lake, raising concerns for both wildlife and the local community. The Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association reported the first cases ... more

Governor Kathy Hochul announced ongoing state measures to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) following detections in Suffolk and Putnam counties. While the risk to humans remains low, farmers are urged to ... more

New York has seen over 126,800 bird flu cases since 2022, with a sharp increase reported in parks, backyard coops, and commercial flocks this year. Federal alerts highlight symptoms in humans, such as eye redness ... more

Egg prices are expected to climb 20% in 2025, far outpacing the 2.2% rise projected for overall food costs. The USDA attributes this to the ongoing avian flu outbreak, which has devastated poultry flocks, with ... more