California is under a state of emergency due to the recent outbreak of bird flu. As residents grapple with the news, many are learning more about the virus — how to watch for signs and symptoms and where the infection began are among the top questions.
Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement regarding the outbreak, which read, “This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure that government agencies have the resources and flexibility needed to quickly respond to this outbreak. Building on California’s testing and surveillance system – the largest in the country – we are committed to protecting public health, supporting our agriculture industry, and ensuring Californians have access to accurate, up-to-date information. “Although the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus.”
Read about bird flu and the symptoms to be wary of below.
California has become the first state to declare a state of emergency as bird flu cases increase across the country. More than half of the 61 human cases in the US have been found in the Golden State. https://t.co/RLJ4l2WdQX pic.twitter.com/y0qnzsqjTA
– CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) 18 December 2024
What is bird flu?
Bird flu is a virus also known as avian influenza. The viral infection mostly affects birds but can also spread to humans in rare cases.
This infection is caused by the Influenza A virus and can spread among pet birds.
What are the symptoms of bird flu?
According to the CDC, symptoms of bird flu include redness of the eyes, upper respiratory symptoms, pneumonia that requires hospitalization, fever of 100ºF or higher, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle and/or body These include pain, headache, fatigue and/or Or difficulty breathing. The CDC also notes that having a fever is not always present.
How does bird flu spread?
If a human comes in contact with infected chicken or birds, he can fall prey to this disease. According to the CDC, people should avoid touching surfaces that are contaminated with infected material from birds or other animals suspected of having avian influenza.
Earlier this year, the company Raw Farms LLC in Fresno, California came into the spotlight after issues regarding samples of its raw milk.
bird flu treatment
According to Mount Sinai, bird flu can be treated with antiviral drugs, such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza).
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