Rising Concerns Over Bird Flu Spread to Pigs and New Cases in the U.S.
The bird flu, or H5N1, has spread to dairy cattle in California, Idaho, and Utah, raising concerns about potential human transmission. While the virus has infected a few people exposed to sick animals, there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission yet. Experts warn that if the virus mutates to spread between humans, it could lead to a pandemic. The risk to the general public remains low, but farmworkers are advised to take precautions. Surveillance and testing are being increased to monitor the virus's spread.
