First human death from H5N1 bird flu reported in US' Louisiana
Tuesday, 7 January 2025 () A person in Louisiana has died from H5N1 bird flu, marking the first US death from the virus. CDC states the public risk remains low, with no evidence of person-to-person transmission. Most cases involve animal-to-human exposure. The CDC continues monitoring for viral adaptations and potential human health threats.
The H5N1 virus has affected mainly farmworkers in that came into close contact with poultry flocks and cattle herds. However, the WHO has stated that the risk to the general population remains low.
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as the H5N1 bird flu spreads across dairy herds in Southern California, with 34 human cases reported. While the CDC maintains low risk to the..
Cases of avian flu have been decimating bird populations and for years, more recently making the jump to sea mammals. This year cases were detected amongst farm animals and even human workers at those..
Tuesday, 7 January 2025 ()
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