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health1 year ago

California Halts Raw Milk Sales Amid Bird Flu Outbreak

California has reported a second batch of retail raw milk testing positive for the H5N1 avian flu virus, with two more dairy workers infected, raising the state's human cases to 31 this year. The CDC confirmed these cases, bringing the national total to 55. The contaminated milk, from Raw Farms in Fresno County, has been recalled, and distribution halted. Additionally, 14 more H5N1 outbreaks were confirmed in California dairy farms, and poultry facilities in six states also reported new cases.

health1 year ago

Bird Flu Concerns Rise Amidst California's Dairy Operations

Despite warnings from health authorities, many dairy farms in California are not taking adequate precautions against the spread of the H5N1 bird flu, which has been confirmed in over 400 operations. The virus poses a low risk to the public, but experts warn that conditions are ripe for a mutation that could increase its threat. Workers often lack protective gear, and some fear job loss if they report symptoms. Efforts to raise awareness and improve safety measures are ongoing, but compliance remains inconsistent.

health1 year ago

"Avian Flu Outbreak: Cases Confirmed in Cats, Chickens, and Humans Across US"

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in a New Mexico dairy herd and five more Texas dairy herds, with the virus also found in cats on the farms. The first human case of H5N1 infection linked to dairy cow exposure has been reported in Texas, prompting health alerts for symptoms and contact with infected animals. Genetic sequencing suggests direct transmission from wild birds, and federal health officials emphasize low public threat but urge vigilance for at-risk groups on dairy farms.