Up year-over-year for 22 consecutive four-week periods,” she noted in her statement. According to the statement, two reasons are influencing the present threat:
Changes in migratory bird patterns brought on by severe climatic events and the appearance of avian flu in dairy cow. In the United States, avian influenza, sometimes known as bird flu,
Has been found in dairy cows and poultry. A small number of human cases have also been reported; these have mostly involved dairy and poultry workers.
According to the CDC, since April 2024, human instances have been detected nationwide, with 67 confirmed in 10 states as of Monday.
The majority of human instances were minor, and the individuals recovered completely. A Louisiana citizen over 65 with underlying medical issues has been confirmed dead.
There is now no proof of human-to-human transmission, according to the CDC and other public health agencies, and there is little danger to the general population.
