Bird flu resurgence drives up egg prices, spurring some to stock up
by CNBC
CNBC— The virus, commonly referred to as bird flu, is extremely contagious and lethal among birds, has been detected in dairy herds in recent days.
NBC News—As bird flu spreads in the U.S., is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk.. In early April, a dairy worker in Texas tested positive for avian influenza, also known as bird flu, amid a multi-state outbreak of the virus among cows. The bird flu virus has also been detected in raw milk, but authorities say the current risk to the public is low. It’s the first time this strain of bird flu — referred to as highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) — has been detected in cattle and the first documented cow-to-human transmission of an avian influenza virus, according to the...
Yahoo Finance—Eli Lilly's GLP-1 demand drives up stock price post-Q1 results. Shares of Eli Lilly (LLY) are soaring in Tuesday's trading session after the company raised its full-year guidance, driven by the surging demand for its offerings. BMO Capital Markets BioPharma Equity Research Managing Director Evan Seigerman joins the Morning Brief to discuss the stock's outlook. Seigerman notes that "demand is off the charts" for the company, and the raised guidance supports the bullish outlook. Despite missing on revenue, the company beat profit expectations, bolstering...
ABC Columbia—Spike: Flu spike in wastewater may be linked to Bird Flu. A new study finds spikes in Flu virus in wastewater could be linked to the spread of Bird Flu affecting cattle.