Bird Flu Continues Global Spread: Zero Human Cases but Widespread Outbreaks in Poultry and Wild Birds Reported

Bird Flu Continues Global Spread: Zero Human Cases but Widespread Outbreaks in Poultry and Wild Birds Reported

Published: January 19, 2026

Duration: 2:39

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update

Monday, January 19, 2026.

Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update. I'm your host.

Top stories from the last 24 hours.

First, the Centre for Health Protection reports no new human H5N1 cases globally since November 15, 2025, with zero cases in 2026 as of January 10. No changes in H5N6 or H7N9 human infections either, latest H5N6 on July 24, 2024.

Second, outbreaks surge in poultry and wild birds across Europe and beyond. WOAH data shows UK, France, Israel, and others confirming H5N1 positives...