California on High Alert: Bird Flu Detected in Dairy Cows
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency after bird flu was detected in dairy cows across multiple regions. The outbreak, which began in Southern California, has since expanded to other states and prompted swift government action.
Officials stress that the risk to the general public remains low, but they are not taking chances. State agencies have been granted more flexibility to rapidly respond, bolster testing, and distribute protective equipment to workers on affected farms.
As health authorities collaborate with federal partners like the CDC and USDA, the focus is on containing the spread and safeguarding both animal and human health. For now, dairy operations continue under heightened safety measures, with close monitoring to prevent further escalation.
