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California declared an emergency. How serious is bird flu?
California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S.
Avian influenza: Bird flu spread triggers state of emergency in California
The declaration of a state of emergency in California over avian influenza comes within days of the first severe human case of bird flu in the U.S.
Bird Flu Has Hit California Dairies So Hard That They’re Calling It ‘Covid for Cows’
A fast-growing outbreak of avian flu has upended California’s dairy industry, the nation’s largest producer of milk, infecting most of the state’s herds and putting thousands of farmworkers at risk for contracting the virus.
Bird flu: US reports first severe human case as California declares state of emergency
The US has reported its first severe case of H5N1 avian influenza in a patient who has been admitted to hospital in Louisiana, bringing the total number of human cases of H5 bird flu in the country to 61 since April 2024.
What to know about California’s bird flu emergency
California declared a state of emergency this week over the spread of bird flu in the state as the virus continues to be detected among the state’s cattle herds. California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said in a statement Wednesday that the declaration of an emergency is meant to “ensure government agencies have the resources
Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency over California bird flu infections
Bird flu virus has swept through farms across the nation’s largest dairy producing state. All human cases had been mild - until now.
Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., health officials said Wednesday.
What's the bird flu? An explainer following California's state of emergency declaration
The virus is passed from animals to people. While the current public health risk is low, people are encouraged to take precautions.
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More raw milk recalled in California after discovery of bird flu virus in farm tank
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Rapid spread of H5N1 bird flu through California dairy herds suggests unknown paths of transmission
Reports that cows have been infected despite farmers' preventive measures indicate there are multiple routes of transmission ...
Bird flu detected in California cats; officials stress low human risk despite dairy-linked outbreaks
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Bird flu is reaching Arizona. Here's what to know
A global outbreak of avian flu has reached Arizona, affecting animals and humans. Officials say the public health risk ...