CDC Confirms New Bird Flu Cases in Colorado Amid Ongoing Outbreak

Extreme heat and climate change complicate efforts to control H5N1 spread among poultry and dairy workers.

Two new cases of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Colorado poultry workers, bringing the total to six.
Heatwave in Colorado affects protective equipment, increasing exposure risk for workers.
CDC and USDA deploy teams to manage outbreak and assess human health risks.
Nearly 100 million poultry birds and 160 dairy herds across 48 states have been impacted since 2022.
No human-to-human transmission detected; symptoms in infected workers remain mild.