H5N1 virus found in 1 in 5 milk samples
The Straits Times — April 26, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC
Summary: A nationwide survey found H5N1 virus particles in 1 in 5 commercial milk samples, indicating widespread bird flu presence in dairy cattle. The FDA assures no human health risk. Pasteurization is believed to inactivate the virus. 33 dairy herds across 8 states are affected. Only one human case has been confirmed. The FDA continues testing for viable virus. CDC reports no additional human cases.
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