U.S. reports first severe human case of bird flu, in a patient hospitalized in Louisiana

A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with bird flu —  the country’s first severe human H5N1 infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency said the person was likely exposed to the virus from dead or dying birds …

A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the US, health officials say

Louisiana patient reported with first severe case of bird flu in the US

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Louisiana’s Infamous ‘Saw Bandit’ Arrested in Texas

The Louisiana man dubbed 'The Saw Bandit' has finally been arrested in Texas, according to authorities. St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office, Alfred Roy Cobb, was arrested by local authorities on Thursday, December 12th at a U-Haul facility …

Flu, RSV Surge in Louisiana: Hospitals Overwhelmed

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana is grappling with a serious health challenge this winter, as flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cases hit alarming levels. The state now ranks first in the U.S. for flu activity, while RSV rates are …

6 Best Steakhouses in Louisiana

We do food right in Louisiana. Obviously we've got our unique Cajun and Creole cuisine that we're world famous for, but we do much more than that, and we do it well. When it comes to steakhouses, you'll find some of the best in America here in …

Patient Hospitalized in Louisiana With First U.S. Case of Severe Bird Flu

Key Takeaways The CDC announced that a person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with bird flu, the first severe human case of the disease in the United States Rare but severe cases of bird flu have occurred worldwide, and the general risk to the public …

Aerial footage shows cars piled on Louisiana bridge during heavy fog 

Dozens of cars piled up on a bridge near New Orleans after dense foggy conditions in Louisiana caused multiple car crashes. More than 40 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes that caused the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge to close in both …

Children’s Hospital New Orleans Announces Louisiana Legacy Fundraising Event, Honors Manning Family

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Children’s Hospital New Orleans has announced a new signature fundraising event, Louisiana Legacy, planned for Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, to commemorate its 70th anniversary of unwavering dedication to children’s health. In …

World News | Health Officials Say Louisiana Patient First Severe Bird Flu Case in US

New York, Dec 18 (AP) A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the US, health officials said Wednesday. The patient had been in contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flocks, the Centers for Disease Control and …