Federal health authorities confirmed new cases of avian influenza in California, reporting that two dairy farm employees tested positive for the H5N1 virus. These recent cases were identified in workers on separate farms, both of whom had been exposed to infected livestock.
This latest development brings the total number of confirmed cases among agricultural workers to 16 this year, with additional cases still under review. Dr. Nirav Shah, principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, noted that these cases are part of a larger trend seen in California, where infection among cattle herds has increased significantly from 16 to 56 in the last two weeks. .
These findings were shared during a recent press conference by state health officials, underscoring ongoing efforts to monitor and control the spread of the virus. The situation continues to evolve as health and veterinary experts work collaboratively to address the outbreak and mitigate further transmission of the disease.
