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News in English (USA) / 19.12.2024 / 04:00

Avian Flu Outbreak Raises Concerns in Wisconsin and Michigan

Wisconsin has reported multiple cases of avian flu, including the state’s first presumptive human case in Barron County. The Department of Health Services (DHS) confirmed the case amidst reports of infected poultry flocks in several counties, including Kenosha and Ottawa. Governor Newsom has declared an emergency in California to strengthen responses against the bird flu as the situation escalates. The public has been warned about the risk associated with these outbreaks, but officials assert that the general risk to public health remains low. In Michigan, avian flu has also been detected in commercial poultry facilities and wildlife, leading to safety measures and quarantines being implemented. The resurgence of avian influenza has prompted heightened surveillance and preventive actions in both states.
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