Concerns Grow as Bird Flu Spreads to New Species in California and Oregon

A California child tests positive for bird flu from an unknown source, while the virus jumps to pigs in Oregon, raising mutation fears.

A child in Alameda County, California, has tested positive for bird flu, marking the first case in the state not linked to infected cattle.
The child's infection is suspected to have originated from wild birds, with public health officials emphasizing the low risk to the general public.
Bird flu has been detected in pigs in Oregon, raising concerns about potential mutations that could increase the virus's threat to humans.
Experts warn that pigs can act as 'mixing vessels' for viruses, potentially leading to new strains that are more easily transmissible to humans.
California is experiencing the largest bird flu outbreak among cattle and farmworkers, with 26 confirmed human cases primarily in the Central Valley.