First Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed in Oregon Amid Rising Concerns

Six new human cases of H5N1 bird flu have been reported, with five in California and the first in Oregon, all linked to animal-to-human transmission. The cases, primarily among dairy and poultry workers, are mild, and there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission. Health officials emphasize the sporadic nature of these infections, and the risk to the public remains low. Wastewater monitoring in California shows widespread evidence of the virus, though the exact sources are unclear.