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What is avian flu and can it spread to humans? What to know amid Andalucia outbreaks

Avian flu, or avian influenza, is a highly contagious viral disease that…

Sevilla closes major tourist attraction over avian flu fears

The announcement comes as the regional health department is monitoring 25 people…

Avian flu latest: Andalucia is monitoring people after ‘unprecedented’ outbreak

Health officials in Andalucia are monitoring a small number of people after…

Tropical nights increase risk of death, study finds: Experts issue warning for Andalucia

More than 40 institutions took part, including Spain’s National Research Council (CSIC)…

Avian flu feared to have spread to Malaga: Major park closed after 20 dead birds found

It comes after an avian flu outbreak was declared in Sevilla this…

Avian flu outbreak in Sevilla: At least 68 birds dead as public park is closed – what you need to know

Authorities are now waiting for final results to determine whether the strain…

Spain’s deadly summer: How heat-related deaths surged in Andalucia and beyond

Some 2,177 deaths were attributed to high temperatures in August, a 71.3%…

Cadiz town is placed on highest alert for West Nile virus – these are the other Andalucia towns at risk

The regional monitoring system - which tracks animal, mosquito and human data…

Salmonella outbreak at hotel in southern Spain: 190 people affected as authorities ‘consider fine’

Some 19 individuals remain hospitalised at Santa Lucia Hospital, though some are…

West Nile virus warning for Almeria: Infected mosquitoes are found in expat hotspots

The Junta de Andalucia has confirmed the presence of the virus in…