Bird Flu Jumps to Cows and Farm Workers, USDA Confirms Beef Safety

The H5N1 avian flu virus has jumped to cows on US dairy farms, posing a risk to farm workers who are in close contact with the animals. Two human infections have been documented, and there are concerns about the virus potentially adapting to spread between humans. Migrant farm workers, often undocumented and lacking health insurance, are particularly vulnerable. Experts call for better protective measures, paid sick leave, and widespread testing to prevent a potential pandemic.