In this week’s One Health roundup: A third death has been linked to rodent-borne hantavirus in Yosemite National Park; a new highly-toxic strain of H5N1 bird flu has been identified in Vietnam; a look at how “alien mammals” threaten Europe’s biodiversity and human health; and much more.
As always, thanks for reading, and have a happy and healthy weekend!
Yosemite hantavirus warning widened after third death
The Guardian (U.K.)
Rare Colorado plague case had Girl Scout near death
Denver Post
Vietnam hit by new ‘highly-toxic’ bird flu: reports
Agence France-Presse
WSU’s animal health research center to be dedicated
The Spokesman-Review (Wash.)
This summer’s scary bugs–West Nile, hantavirus, plague–are rare: Tips on how to stay safe
Washington Post
Dr. Murray Feingold: Animal genetics help scientists understand diseases
Norwich Bulletin (Conn.)
‘Alien mammal’ invasion of Europe
BBC News (U.K.)
Drought limits migrating birds’ rest stops
USA Today
Rabid Beaver Attacks 83-year-old Virginia Woman
The Oregonian