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Meanwhile, here in Ohio –

The first case of bird flu in a human, even though you wouldn’t know it because the CDC’s weekly flu report is two weeks behind.

www.wkyc.com/article/news...
Ohio reports first human case of bird flu from Mercer County farmer
According to the Ohio Department of Health, the man came in contact with infected 'deceased commercial poultry.' His condition is not known at this time.
www.wkyc.com
February 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Unverified information.
I'm receiving some concerning reports from China.

Staff at the Shanxi CDC estimate that 2,000 people have been infected with H5N1, with 300 deaths.

An insider at the Mainland CDC confirmed human cases and fatalities but said the exact numbers remain unclear. /1
February 12, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Six men are accused of kidnapping three family members and a nanny from a Chicago townhouse in October and forcing a transfer of about $15 million in cryptocurrency assets before releasing the four days later near a dry cleaners, according to recently unsealed court records.
6 men accused of kidnapping family from Chicago townhouse and forcing a transfer of $15 million in cryptocurrency
The men are accused of kidnapping three family members and a nanny and forcing a transfer of about $15 million in cryptocurrency assets.
www.chicagotribune.com
February 11, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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I am having very bad 2021 flashbacks
The level of positive flu tests in vaccinated kids in my area is alarming

I have 2 kids both identical symptoms one tested positive Flu A and one not

My dad tested+ flu A in December
February 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Heads up folks!
I'm receiving reports from Indiana something is seriously wrong.

Hospitals are filling up with flu A patients on ventilators.

The ICU is overflowing, forcing critically ill patients into the Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
February 11, 2025 at 3:28 AM
www.reddit.com/r/FamilyMedi...

Docs are worried. You should be too.
How worried are you about H5N1 on a scale of 1 to 10?
www.reddit.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-ge...

Mask up. Wash your hands.
US sees no let-up in rising flu activity
www.cidrap.umn.edu
February 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Seasonal influenza A-associated acute necrotizing encephalopathy in children
Promed Post - ProMED-mail
promedmail.org
February 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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dairy farm worker in Nevada has screened positive for H5N1
first human infection identified in the state

Above suggests the first human presumptive H5N1 case has been identified

It is HIGHLY likely that this involves the #H5N1 D1.1 Variant w/ PB2 D701N
www.cnn.com/2025/02/08/h...
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals | CNN
The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, accord...
www.cnn.com
February 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Off we go. #trump
January 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Facebook messenger history not loading for anyone else? Looks like it’s already starting to go the way of Twitter.
January 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Uh oh.
January 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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⚠️ BREAKING:

Local Health Expert Warns "Mystery Disease" in DRC May Be Zoonotic in Origin

A local health expert, speaking to Al Jazeera on condition of anonymity, expressed concern that the "mystery disease" in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have a zoonotic origin.
December 13, 2024 at 5:03 PM
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Multiple people have become sick and hospitalized on flights landing in Boston. We need to await more information to fully understand what's happening here, but your regular reminder that one of the most important times to wear a mask is when you are traveling.
November 25, 2024 at 11:24 PM
Egg shortage in the U.S.

Good thing vaccines for bird flu aren't made from... oh..
Egg shortage leads to empty shelves in several US states. Here's why it's happening
Shoppers may notice something missing from shelves at grocery stores ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday this week.
www.nbcchicago.com
November 26, 2024 at 4:07 AM
Post Office reply notes EXTREME DELAYS. Ship now if you need something by Christmas.

That said, a lot of medication goes through the mail...
Response from local post office cites "EXTREME delays" of 2-3 weeks. Don't ship by USPS right now if you can help it.
www.reddit.com
November 26, 2024 at 2:14 AM