Bird Flu In Humans 2024. The first human case of a(h5n1) bird flu linked to an outbreak in dairy cows in the united states was reported on april 1, 2024, in texas. The first human case of h5n1 bird flu linked to an outbreak in dairy cows in the united states was reported on april 1, 2024, in texas.
Bird flu, also known as the avian flu or highly pathogenic avian influenza (), has been of concern to experts since it crossed the species barrier and infected cattle. Between january 2003 and march 28, 2024, who has reported 888 human cases of bird flu infection, and 52% were fatal, according to the organizationโs latest report.