U.S. Faces First Backyard Bird Flu Case as Emergency Declared in Several States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) (“H5N1 bird flu”) in a backyard flock in the United States, sparking heightened concerns. The patient, located in Louisiana, came into contact with sick and dead birds, marking the first such case connected to backyard flocks. This … Read more