Bird flu spreading in U.S. dairy herds, low human risk
The Straits Times — April 4, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC
Summary: Bird flu has infected dairy herds in Ohio, Kansas, and New Mexico, with cases in six states since March 25. The virus, possibly transmitted by wild birds, has spread to multiple species. The U.S. Department of Agriculture warns of potential risks to humans but states the current risk is low. In Texas, a farm worker tested positive with only eye inflammation as a symptom.
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