bird flu

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation, enabling state and federal agencies to assist with tracking and containing the virus.

Certain types of bird flu viruses that typically spread among birds are now causing infections in cows and humans in Western countries.

This follows the bird flu being discovered on two Victorian properties.

This comes less than a week before the WHO meet to discuss the pandemic treaty.

Control orders have been implemented at the Victorian farm, restricting movement of poultry, equipment, and vehicles.

The first human case of H5N1 avian flu was reported in Victoria, but there is no evidence of transmission within the state.

‘This is the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia.’

‘Bird flu, I think, is going to be the cause of a great pandemic—where they are teaching these viruses how to be more infectious for humans,’ Dr. Redfield said.

The CDC said the risk of avian influenza remains low to the public.

Officials are working to understand how the virus spreads, the size of the outbreak, and quickly it could grow.

The agency is testing retail dairy products amid an outbreak of bird flu among dairy cow herds.

‘We recommend consumers properly handle raw meats and cook to a safe internal temperature.’

An abundance of non-dairy milk choices offer options for those looking for healthy alternatives to cow’s milk.