H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Continues Global Spread with Increased Animal Infections and Rare Human Transmission Risk
Published: January 21, 2026
Duration: 3:47
BIRD FLU BULLETIN: DAILY H5N1 UPDATE
Good evening. This is your Bird Flu Bulletin for Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. I'm bringing you the latest developments in avian influenza monitoring from around the world.
TOP STORIES
First, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 continues spreading across Europe and North America. According to the UK government, England has now confirmed 72 H5N1 cases in poultry and captive birds during the 2025 to 2026 outbreak season, with Scotland reporting 7 cases, Wales 7 cases, and Northern Ireland 4 cases. The most recent confirmations came on January 19th when H5N1 was detected...
Good evening. This is your Bird Flu Bulletin for Wednesday, January 21st, 2026. I'm bringing you the latest developments in avian influenza monitoring from around the world.
TOP STORIES
First, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 continues spreading across Europe and North America. According to the UK government, England has now confirmed 72 H5N1 cases in poultry and captive birds during the 2025 to 2026 outbreak season, with Scotland reporting 7 cases, Wales 7 cases, and Northern Ireland 4 cases. The most recent confirmations came on January 19th when H5N1 was detected...