California declares emergency after severe U.S. case of H5N1 bird flu

A Louisiana patient is critically ill with severe respiratory symptoms from H5N1 bird flu, marking the 61st U.S. human case this year. California has declared a state of emergency. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains the public health risks.

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Why California declared a state of emergency over bird flu

The virus has spread for years in wild birds and commercial poultry, and was detected for the first time in US dairy cattle in March. California officials have declared a state of emergency over ...
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California declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?

California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That ...
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First Severe Human Case of Bird Flu is Found; California Declares Health Emergency

A Louisiana resident is hospitalized with a serious case of the H5N1 virus, a development that pushes California to intensify monitoring and response efforts should the epidemic worsen. At least 60 ...
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California Declares an Emergency Over Bird Flu in Cattle

Officials have discovered the virus in 645 dairy herds, more than in any other state so far.
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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
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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.
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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 - 19h
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 ...
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CDC confirms first severe bird flu case in the U.S.

A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
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California declares emergency after severe U.S. case of H5N1 bird flu

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