H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak Continues Globally: Zero Human Cases Reported as Animal Infections Surge in 2026

Bird Flu Bulletin: Daily H5N1 Update

February 4, 2026. Wednesday.

Good evening, this is your Daily H5N1 Update.

Top stories from the last 24 hours.

First, the Centre for Health Protection reports no new human H5N1 cases worldwide as of January 24, 2026, matching last week's zero count from January 17. Human cases remain steady at zero for 2026.

Second, FAO's global avian influenza update notes 1391 new highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in animals across 39 countries since December 23, 2025, primarily H5N1 in poultry and wild birds. The US reports the most with over 1400 events since October, affecting ducks, chickens, and wildlife like bald eagles.

Third, recent animal detections include H5N1 in Italy on January 23, Japan on January 21, and ongoing US outbreaks as of January 16 per FAO data. No human spillover reported.

Case numbers show no change from yesterday: zero new human H5N1 infections globally, per Centre for Health Protection's latest avian influenza report. Poultry outbreaks continue unabated.

Health authorities: WHO data via Centre for Health Protection confirms 2026 human H5N1 at zero, down from 30 cases and 40 percent fatality in 2025. CDC's last US update from February 2025 noted three human cases that year; no 2026 updates indicate stability.

Brief expert insight: In a University of Nebraska Transmission article, scientists warn H5N1 is completely out of control in animals, urging vigilance to prevent human pandemic spark in 2026.

Looking ahead: Expect tomorrow's FAO update to detail more poultry culls in Europe and Asia. Monitor US wild bird migrations for spread. Human risk low but watch dairy and livestock contacts.

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