California Declares an Emergency Over Bird Flu

Officials have discovered the virus in 645 herds, more than in any other state so far.

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What to Know About Bird Flu Risk After California’s Emergency Declaration

California has declared a state of emergency over the virus. We asked experts how concerned they are.
The New York Times - 41m
Health Care — California declares emergency over bird flu

Presented by PBM Accountability Project — The Golden State has the highest number of confirmed infections {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story California declares emergency over bird ...
The Hill - 50m
Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency

Health officials have confirmed the first case of severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu
ABC News - 1h
California declares state of emergency over bird flu

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) declared a state of emergency Wednesday in response to detection of bird flu in dairy cows, stating this action will streamline the state's response. Newsom's ...
The Hill - 2h
Two more cases of bird flu in humans reported in California

Both occurred in farmworkers with exposure to infected animals, and are amid 34 confirmed cases across state. Two cases of bird flu have been reported in California’s San Joaquin county, according ...
The Guardian - 4d
2 cats die from suspected bird flu traced to raw milk in California

Health officials are investigating possible cases of H5 bird flu after two cats died from consuming recalled raw milk, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
The Hill - 5d
California child drank raw milk before possible bird flu infection: Local health officials

A California child with a suspected bird flu infection drank raw milk before getting sick, local health officials said. A Marin County child last month presented to a local emergency department ...
The Hill - Dec. 11
Northern California declares state of emergency after 7.0 earthquake

Northern California is reeling after a 7.0 earthquake struck offshore, prompting a state of emergency and a tsunami warning. Experts estimate 5 million people felt the earthquake.
CBS News - Dec. 6
Raw milk recall in California expands after tests detect more bird flu virus

A California farm has expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and has halted production
ABC News - Dec. 4