"We should have learned our lesson from COVID" for bird flu testing, Dr. Leana Wen says
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
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"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
A voluntary recall was issued for a line of raw and frozen pet food after a cat died of bird flu.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing a new federal order requiring raw, unpasteurized milk samples nationwide to be collected and tested.
A new case of bird flu in a California child without known contact with infected animals is raising concerns about a potential pandemic. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.
Officials suspect that migratory birds likely spread the H5N1 virus there.
The case raises questions about how the person was exposed to the virus. All the previous U.S. infections were among people who worked around cows and poultry.
Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
Three months into the U.S. bird flu outbreak, only 45 people have been tested. Laboratories that are the foundation of diagnostic testing have yet to get approval to detect the bird flu virus, blaming miscommunication and uncertainty from the CDC and FDA.
The World Health Organization has confirmed a human bird flu case in India – a 4-year-old who was infected with the H9N2 avian flu virus.
While raw milk can't be sold over state lines, some states permit sales within their borders.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
A second case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, was detected in another Michigan farmworker, marking the second human case in Michigan, and the third in the country.
The steep loss from the top egg-producing state triggered a disaster proclamation from Iowa's governor.
The spread of an avian flu virus in cattle has again brought public health attention to the potential for a global pandemic. Fighting it would depend, for now, on 1940s technology that makes vaccines from hens' eggs.
Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys.
A Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows presumed to be infected, state health officials announced in a statement Wednesday.
Interest in raw milk is rising in the U.S., fueled by both "wellness" and conservative influencers on social media — even though it can make people very sick.
Should you worry about the potential impact of the H5N1 virus on humans? CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the current risk and what officials are watching for.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
The USDA tested 30 samples from states with herds infected by H5N1.
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
Unlike pasteurized milk, which undergoes a process that kills harmful bacteria, experts say raw milk can carry pathogens that make you sick.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream creates more than delicious flavors. For the past two years, the shop has created opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Workers rely on hours, but business has slowed as winter sets in.
Today, a carton of a dozen eggs in Colorado costs around $4, up from a national average of $1.79 three years ago. Cage-free requirements can increase the cost but there's already a nationwide bird flu outbreak and egg shortage.
A vacant building and open lot on 777 South Yarrow Ave in the Belmar area of Lakewood was slated for redevelopment. Now it could be the site of a battle that could set the table for all future development in the city and beyond.
Sushi Sasa, a popular spot for Sushi in Denver's Highland neighborhood announced Monday that it will be closing its doors after 20 years.
The Adams County parents accused of abandoning their 6-week-old baby in a car seat, wearing only a diaper on Christmas, have been formally charged with misdemeanors after investigators recommended felony and misdemeanor charges.
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream creates more than delicious flavors. For the past two years, the shop has created opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Workers rely on hours, but business has slowed as winter sets in.
Today, a carton of a dozen eggs in Colorado costs around $4, up from a national average of $1.79 three years ago. Cage-free requirements can increase the cost but there's already a nationwide bird flu outbreak and egg shortage.
A vacant building and open lot on 777 South Yarrow Ave in the Belmar area of Lakewood was slated for redevelopment. Now it could be the site of a battle that could set the table for all future development in the city and beyond.
Sushi Sasa, a popular spot for Sushi in Denver's Highland neighborhood announced Monday that it will be closing its doors after 20 years.
The Adams County parents accused of abandoning their 6-week-old baby in a car seat, wearing only a diaper on Christmas, have been formally charged with misdemeanors after investigators recommended felony and misdemeanor charges.
CBS Colorado Anchors Karen Leigh and Michael Spencer showcase some of the most impactful work of your reporters in 2024.
Johnny Morris and Hailey Cole were taken into custody Monday in Pearl River County, Mississippi for their alleged connection to a homicide investigation in Colorado.
Today, a carton of a dozen eggs in Colorado costs around $4, up from a national average of $1.79 three years ago. Cage-free requirements can increase the cost but there's already a nationwide bird flu outbreak and egg shortage.
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The Colorado Department of Transportation closed state highways 165 and 96 in southern Colorado due to a rock slide.
Nikola Jokic had 37 points, Jamal Murray scored 21 of his 34 points in a decisive third period, and the Denver Nuggets survived Detroit's fourth-quarter rally to beat the Pistons 134-121 on Saturday night.
L.J. Martin rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns, Jake Retzlaff passed for 151 yards, and No. 17 BYU beat No. 20 Colorado 36-14 in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday night.
Kevin Davis had a career-high 148 yards rushing and two touchdowns on just nine carries Saturday and Jordan Brunson also ran for two TDs to help Miami (Ohio) beat Colorado State 43-17 at the Arizona Bowl.
Joe Burrow threw his third touchdown pass to Tee Higgins with 1:07 left in overtime, and the Cincinnati Bengals kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a wild 30-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday.
The Colorado State Rams and Colorado Buffaloes play their respective bowl games and the Denver Broncos are playing to clinch a spot in the NFL playoffs.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Hundreds of new species across the globe were identified by scientists in 2024.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
Today, a carton of a dozen eggs in Colorado costs around $4, up from a national average of $1.79 three years ago. Cage-free requirements can increase the cost but there's already a nationwide bird flu outbreak and egg shortage.
Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, led an extraordinary life that began at a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, and went on to include four years in the world's most powerful office.
President-elect Donald Trump said Johnson has his "complete and total endorsement."
After Jimmy Carter's death Sunday at the age of 100, President-elect Donald Trump said "we all owe him a debt of gratitude."
In addition to his volunteering, Carter was in Colorado several times over the years to raise money for handicapped skiers and other causes, enjoyed skiing in Crested Butte with his wife and commemorated "Sun Day" in Golden.
Today, a carton of a dozen eggs in Colorado costs around $4, up from a national average of $1.79 three years ago. Cage-free requirements can increase the cost but there's already a nationwide bird flu outbreak and egg shortage.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"I feel like we should've learned our lesson from COVID, that just because we aren't testing doesn't mean the virus isn't there," Dr. Leana Wen said.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the U.S.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream creates more than delicious flavors. For the past two years, the shop has created opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Workers rely on hours, but business has slowed as winter sets in.
Today, a carton of a dozen eggs in Colorado costs around $4, up from a national average of $1.79 three years ago. Cage-free requirements can increase the cost but there's already a nationwide bird flu outbreak and egg shortage.
Sushi Sasa, a popular spot for Sushi in Denver's Highland neighborhood announced Monday that it will be closing its doors after 20 years.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
The federal minimum has held at $7.25 an hour since 2009, but an increasing number of states are upping their base pay for workers.
With a check in hand, a Coloradan is breathing a sigh of relief.
Some Coloradans are getting caught up in the insurance industry's ongoing efforts to find undisclosed drivers or "hidden drivers" who may be costing the industry lost premiums.
A 31-year-old financial analyst was surprised when his insurance company recently informed him that they were increasing his six month premium by $312 for another driver in his home, who he says does not exist.
The state's budget crisis means Colorado families who fought for access to a critical autism therapy now have more work to do.
Last year, 999 claims were made related to damage caused by the roadway in Colorado and nine were paid out.