Flu
Israel reports first bird flu outbreak in a year after disease detected in ducks in North
The outbreak, the first in a year in Israel, was detected in a flock of 2,000 ducks in the village of Sde Yaakov, causing the death of 90 birds, the Paris-based WOAH said.
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Influenza virus activity in Israel decreases earlier than usual
The Health Ministry announced there has been an early decrease of influenza activity in Israel, probably due to the coronavirus morbidity situation.
Five human cases of H5N6 bird flu reported in China
Five human cases of the H5N6 strain of avian influenza have been reported in China in recent weeks.
Bird flu flown the coop? Israel has outbreak under control - ministry
Long-term plans will be drawn up following a major investigation to ensure there are regulated preparations in place so Israel will not have to just wing it.
Too soon to treat COVID-19 like flu as Omicron spreads - WHO
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Bird Flu outbreak: 5,500 chickens infected in north
The affected farm produces about 100,000 organic eggs every year, about 2.4% of the organic market.
COVID-19: Outdoor mask mandate for over 50 comes into effect - Ash
Outdoor mask mandate for gatherings of over 50 people * Daily infection rates have tripled since last week
Bird flu: Israel mulls ending hunting season to avoid human transmission
Israel's hunting season kicks off every year in September and lasts four months, with hunters typically hunting birds.