The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) still says the risk to the general public's health is "very low" while the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has said bird flu poses a very low food safety risk and that properly-cooked poultry and eggs are safe to eat.

U.S. and California health officials confirmed two new cases of H5N1 bird flu in dairy farm workers in the state on Friday, bringing the total of infected dairy workers in that state to six, and the total of human cases nationwide this year to 20.

Cases of bird flu have been reported in farm animals across the country. While there are no human cases, some are concerned the shutdown and cuts to federal resources have us flying in the dark.

Warnings have been issued after a dead buzzard tested positive for bird flu. The bird of prey was found in Winterbourne Stoke in Wiltshire, and tests later confirmed it had H5N1 Avian Influenza. The Animal and Plant Health Agency has been informed and signs have been put up near the River Till to warn dog walkers.

A legal aid group that represents farm workers is suing the state agriculture department claiming it is not sharing the locations of dairies that are experiencing H5N1 bird flu outbreaks, and that has endangered the public and put workers at risk.

For the second time in less than a week, HPAI is confirmed in a turkey flock in Ottawa County, Michigan. Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to be discovered in commercial poultry flocks in the United States and Canada, with the latest confirmed cases in Michigan and Quebec.

A third case of bird flu has been confirmed in North Yorkshire. The virus was discovered at a commercial poultry site near Thirsk on Monday, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). An almost two-mile (3km) protection zone and a six-mile (10km) surveillance zone cordon has been put in place around the premises.

The risk of human-to-human spread of the H5N8 strain of bird flu appears low after it was identified for the first time worldwide in farm workers in Russia, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development agency on Wednesday, Nov. 5 reported that two more commercial flocks in Ottawa County had been infected with avian influenza.

A mandatory housing order for flock keepers across Northern Ireland has been announced following reports of suspected cases of bird flu in recent days. The order will come into force from from 00:01 GMT on Thursday.

Bird flu cases are increasing in Northern Indiana, posing a significant threat to cats, according to health officials. There have been 19 confirmed cases of bird flu in Indiana. While this virus primarily affects birds and poultry, it can occasionally affect humans, though the risk of severe symptoms is low. However, cats are more vulnerable.