California Investigates New Bird Flu Cases Among Dairy Workers
Five more potential human cases of bird flu are under investigation in California, raising concerns about animal-to-human transmission in dairy farms.
- California health officials are testing five additional dairy farm workers for bird flu, adding to six confirmed cases in the state.
- The suspected cases involve individuals with mild symptoms who had direct contact with infected cattle in the Central Valley.
- Despite the outbreak, officials maintain that the risk to the general public remains low, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission.
- Protective measures, including the use of N95 masks and other PPE, are recommended for farm workers to prevent infection.
- Over 100 dairy herds in California have confirmed bird flu cases, contributing to a national total of 300 outbreaks across 14 states.
USA TODAY 
Times of San Diego 
