5 Possible Bird Flu Cases Found in California
Bird flu concerns mount as California reports more human cases
Concerns about bird flu — officially known as avian influenza A (H5) — continue to mount, particularly in California. Infectious disease experts voice their concerns and recommend precautions.
California becomes epicenter of bird flu crisis as more human cases reported
Another five suspected cases of bird flu were reported today in California, where six cases have already been confirmed, according to the California Department of Public Health. The state, which is the country’s largest dairy supplier,
Five Possible Bird Flu Cases Found in California
The state now has 11 cases of people catching the virus, as health officials monitor any further spread from poultry and livestock.
Bird flu found in more than 100 Central California dairies as outbreak worsens
H5N1 avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, has been confirmed in more than 100 dairies in Central California. This most recent update about California dairies, which was announced on Oct.
California Department of Health expects more confirmed human bird flu cases
State health officials are confirming six human cases of the H5 bird flu, with five more potential cases awaiting official results.
State Looking Into Five Possible Human Cases of Bird Flu
The risk to the general public from bird flu remains low and pasteurized dairy products are safe to consume, federal officials have said.
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CHICAGO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - California, the biggest U.S. milk-producing state, on Thursday confirmed two human cases of bird ...