A third person in the US, a dairy worker from Michigan, has tested positive for bird flu, showing respiratory symptoms, marking the third human case linked to an outbreak in US dairy cows. The CDC confirmed the case, with the total number of infected herds across 9 states now at 80.
The current outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in US dairy cattle has surprised scientists. This Medical News article discusses the outbreak and its implications for occupational and public health. https://t.co/Ih0vZvjYMw
🚨 #AvianFlu #H5N1 outbreaks in cattle in the US 🇺🇲 expands to 80 across 9 states. The significant jump from the numbers a few days ago comes with new outbreaks detected in Idaho. https://t.co/sndK6kUquw https://t.co/dVwXETLT92
Interesting story by @tanyalewis314: Why Bird Flu Is Infecting People’s Eyes Three U.S. dairy workers have been infected with H5N1 after contact with sick cows, and all of them developed eye symptoms. https://t.co/5yXAYnD39c
Bird Flu Confirmed in Third Farmworker. It’s the First Case With Respiratory Symptoms. - Barron's Not again.
As the H5N1 #birdflu continues to spread among dairy cows in the United States, nearly 5 million doses of flu #vaccine are now being prepared for possible use in humans. https://t.co/bKMLpW09EZ
“The dashboard, however, also shows a few detections in states that haven't reported H5N1 in dairy cows—Iowa and Minnesota. Both states, though, have reported recent H5N1 outbreaks in commercial poultry.” https://t.co/0SbpvvgFmb
H5N1 bird flu found at 10 more dairy farms, including 8 in Idaho and one each in Michigan and South Dakota. This is the biggest one-day increase so far. https://t.co/3xeLjyFc4d
The @USDA is reporting as of today 80 herds have been infected with #H5N1 #birdflu since the outbreak was first spotted in late March. That's up 13 from their tally on Friday. New herds in ID (8), MI (4) & SD (1). Weirdly, USDA has MI at 24 herds. Michigan reports 23 total. https://t.co/RdaFvTZEy6
The #USDA is reporting as of today 80 herds have been infected with #H5N1 #birdflu since the outbreak was first spotted in late March. That's up 13 from their tally on Friday. New herds in ID (8), MI (4) & SD (1). Weirdly, USDA has MI at 24 herds. Michigan reports 23 total. https://t.co/nyRfuzLSX8
H5 influenza wastewater dashboard launches Though the test can't pinpoint the virus subtype or source, most of the detections are from states hard hit by H5N1 in dairy herds. https://t.co/eBipZn7bZ5 Photo: Luke Jones/Flickr cc https://t.co/LAQVNbdypq
There's been a huge jump in the number of herds that have tested positive for #H5N1 #birdflu, with @USDA now reporting 80 herds. Most of the new herds are in Idaho. Trying to make sense of USDA's reporting, because I can't make the numbers jibe with previous figures. More later.
Farmworkers face high-risk exposures to bird flu, but testing isn’t reaching them https://t.co/7twlELyhsA https://t.co/cFUJ0NRJyf
With multiple outbreaks of bird flu in the U.S., workers who handle animals and food products face increased exposure to risk of infection. https://t.co/rjizKjfbSA
All three people known to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza in the U.S. this year have had mild symptoms. All three known human cases so far involved the 2.3.4.4b lineage of the virus that is nearly identical to the H5N1 viruses circulating in U.S. dairy cows,… https://t.co/WCsdJrTqlp
Not the Big One yet. This is a #BirdFlu #H5N1 outbreak in #CherokeeCounty among farmed fowl (turkeys, chickens etc.), not among humans. Sure, the chances of H5N1 adapting to humans continue to rise, but so far it hasn't. https://t.co/N4qlGsm4qw https://t.co/huRitYw95N
First U.S. Bird Flu patient shows respiratory symptoms, no signs human-to-human spread https://t.co/NmVgyoa1wz
This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that one person infected with the bird flu now has acute respiratory symptoms: https://t.co/UOhiiwY5Kc
This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that one person infected with the bird flu now has acute respiratory symptoms. https://t.co/Pmtiq1R1oS
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that one person infected with the bird flu now has acute respiratory symptoms. https://t.co/QSVRpZ118d
Third Human Case of Bird Flu Confirmed in US Dairy Worker, First with Respiratory Symptoms https://t.co/e4ldHK98BB
No panic and no national testing needed because of a third H5N1 bird flu case in a human: The worker is the first in this outbreak to have respiratory symptoms, including a cough, sore throat and watery eyes. Beware of new pandemic hysteria being used to rig another election.… https://t.co/AVlLOia0OG
🚨The outbreak of #AvianInfluenza #H5N1 in cattle in the US now has spread to 69 herds across 9 states. https://t.co/sndK6kTSEY https://t.co/7pX0YnRJSX
Scientists testing bird flu vaccine As a third human case of bird flu is confirmed in Michigan, scientists are ramping up vaccine testing in animals to prevent the spread to humans. Source: ABC News https://t.co/cmmBuhBBIc
As another US farm worker tests positive for bird flu, experts assess transmission risks https://t.co/yPPPshUi1q
3rd case of human bird flu reported. The USDA announces it will spend more than $800 million to protect livestock after a third farm worker was diagnosed with the virus. @MelissaABCNews has the details. https://t.co/f42BIepk1e
A Third Human Bird Flu Case Is Confirmed In US, With A New Set Of Symptoms https://t.co/uEanSeJmAG
The #birdflu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting development of a new, next-generation mRNA vaccines—akin to #COVID vaccines —that are being tested in both animals and people. https://t.co/UkljO2gUrY
H5N1 bird flu has been found at another dairy farm in the U.S. (in Michigan). During the past 2 months: - 69 outbreaks on dairy farms - 3 human cases (dairy workers) - At least 24 cats have died - First known cases in alpacas - Spillover back to poultry https://t.co/0f9MU4ciTd
The bird flu outbreak in U.S. dairy cows is prompting mRNA vaccine development for cows and people https://t.co/2k6fU6TCqP
"67 herds in 9 states have tested positive for bird flu" "US officials haven’t recommended the destruction of the cows, which seem to recover from the infection" "Limited (milk) losses should have no major impact" $ZTS $ELAN https://t.co/EMhLlW0Wkr
Avian flu infects more dairy cows in Michigan In other developments, the USDA announced a pilot bulk milk testing program as an option for farmers to monitor herd health. https://t.co/N1ccYMnBZl https://t.co/McQaAvi6nt
A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza that’s been decimating wild and captive flocks of birds since 2020 is spreading among US dairy cows — and has now infected three farmworkers exposed to sick cattle. Here's what you need to know about bird flu https://t.co/aD92S1j9Xh
A third dairy worker in the U.S. has tested positive for the bird flu infection that is causing outbreaks in cattle in at least nine states https://t.co/GSpzzHCVhH https://t.co/3HFADX8Yle
The US has recorded the first person with H5N1 flu to have respiratory symptoms, in what is thought to be the third human case in an ongoing outbreak among dairy farms https://t.co/FfdTUPBZkh
1. A couple of things of note in this week's FluView from @CDCgov. There's a bit more detail on the symptoms experienced by the most recent farmworker to test positive for #H5N1 #birdflu — the first US case to experience respiratory symptoms. https://t.co/l8VtlHPA5w https://t.co/pfwBPOpCZy
Third person in the US tests positive for bird flu; worked with infected cattle https://t.co/4LwtVnrRWv
New Human Case Of Bird Flu Confirmed By CDC https://t.co/u0UqnGnZPw
Third human case of H5N1 bird flu identified in US displays ‘respiratory symptoms.’ Unnamed dairy worker is the first US case to display acute respiratory illness after contracting the virus from an infected cow. @maeve_cullinan reports. https://t.co/wceek5cfrN
“Michigan, the state with the highest number of dairy herds reported to be infected, is also beginning to conduct blood testing to see how many workers may have antibodies to the H5N1 virus, which would reflect past infections or exposures.” https://t.co/4XjJby9dRI
A third #US dairy worker has tested positive for bird flu after exposure to infected cows, and was the first to suffer respiratory problems, US officials say. https://t.co/l9jrUXLIXj
1/ Growing #H5N1 bird flu concerns 🔹@CDCgov confirms 3rd case of bird flu in the US related to current outbreak in cows. 🔹Person had respiratory symptoms: cough without fever, congestion, sore throat & watery eyes. with @vladduthiersCBS on @CBSMornings https://t.co/nqNcwvDnYS
Avian flu update: outbreak maps as third human case reported https://t.co/wfgTah8bgh https://t.co/93he2g1nix
Third farmworker infected with bird flu, CDC says transmission tied to dairy outbreak All three cases were independent of each other. Source: Atlanta News First https://t.co/i1fskqxZ0U
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine have developed a new experimental mRNA vaccine for the bird flu outbreak. https://t.co/kqQ3IN5hKh
Another Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu, the third human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows, health officials said Thursday. https://t.co/dvqf3Vya75
“CDC Confirms Second Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Michigan; Third Case Tied to Dairy Outbreak.” https://t.co/ISMVpeCBNL
A second human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Michigan, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. this year to three, health officials said. https://t.co/lTfHAJTpNP
“Third person in US tests positive for bird flu in connection to outbreak in dairy cattle.” https://t.co/7QYd0rfUap
Another Michigan dairy worker has been infected with a highly virulent bird flu, marking the third human case since the bird flu was detected in dairy cattle this spring but the first to report symptoms of respiratory illness. https://t.co/MddRud97aH
🚨🇺🇸 THIRD BIRD FLU CASE IN MICHIGAN DAIRY WORKER A Michigan dairy farmworker has contracted bird flu, marking the third human case linked to an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows this year. The worker exhibited symptoms including cough, congestion, and sore throat, differing from… https://t.co/OEKQCb7Y04
New bird flu symptoms emerge in infected human https://t.co/uHPOb1RSEe https://t.co/T7vNwosZbx
3rd Human Case Of Bird Flu Outbreak Reported In US https://t.co/w1rdvpRfOa
Another Michigan farmworker has been diagnosed with bird flu, the third human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows, health officials said Thursday. https://t.co/rRGl3W98bn
A third U.S. farmworker has been infected with #birdflu, and is the first to experience respiratory symptoms. https://t.co/tbqAx6p8ZO
Another person has been infected with bird flu linked to dairy cows in Michigan — the third farmworker diagnosed with the illness in the U.S., the CDC reports. https://t.co/qI5zu2Yvob
A third dairy farm worker has been diagnosed with bird flu, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services announced. https://t.co/FlSL9pqCYi https://t.co/4soseYFqrO
2nd human case of bird flu confirmed in Michigan, bringing total this year to 3 https://t.co/plt4qlFVzJ
Bird flu: 2nd human case confirmed in Michigan, bringing total this year to 3 https://t.co/tEqVFpsITl https://t.co/01ADpFwN9s
Another Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu, the 3rd human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows, health officials said Thursday: https://t.co/ce5Mhddr5j
Third human avian flu case linked to cows in the US https://t.co/JdJqe3KXjS https://t.co/S05yWFngea
Another Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu, the 3rd human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows, health officials said Thursday. https://t.co/ce5Mhddr5j
Another Michigan dairy worker has been diagnosed with bird flu, the third human case associated with an outbreak in U.S. dairy cows, health officials said. https://t.co/xL5sIt5FBY
A third U.S. dairy worker tested positive for bird flu after exposure to infected cows, and was the first to suffer respiratory problems, U.S. officials said on Thursday. https://t.co/8iAh9HtdQK https://t.co/8iAh9HtdQK
A third U.S. farmworker infected with bird flu is the first to experience respiratory symptoms, by @HelenBranswell https://t.co/ddC0R11pet via @statnews #H5N1 #AvianInfluenza
A second person in the United States has tested positive for avian influenza, aka bird flu, amid an ongoing global outbreak among poultry and other animals. https://t.co/0rNmVUMEXF
Reposting in light of today’s report of the 3rd human #H5 flu infection in a dairy worker, this time with respiratory symptoms. Good to see @BARDA working with companies to develop new vaccines. https://t.co/YRMsnSQVCg
Why would farmers volunteer to have their bulk milk tanks be tested for H5N1 in @USDA_APHIS new pilot program? @USDA told reporters today that farms testing negative "will be able to move their lactating cows without additional pre-movement testing" https://t.co/e6gGRNnnth https://t.co/qC9H7vdhlT https://t.co/9nnOo8aE0K
The circulation of H5N1 in dairy cows in the US with now a 3rd documented case of spillover into humans is remarkable, partly from a biological perspective, but much more so for the apparent absence of a response by US (public health) authorities. 1/ https://t.co/X4LXuMgaZ0
Just follow @HelenBranswell if you want to stay on top of this unfolding infectious disease story: The third U.S. farmworker infected with bird flu is the first to experience respiratory symptoms https://t.co/kba007NoQr via @statnews
US allows bulk milk testing for bird flu before cattle transport https://t.co/lrEdyFKFsZ https://t.co/lrEdyFKFsZ
Third human case of bird flu from cows—this one with respiratory symptoms https://t.co/S3cEYe5kR7
A second case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, was detected in another Michigan farmworker, marking the second human case in Michigan, and the third in the country. https://t.co/SMg9VDcFR9
From @CDCgov, a 3rd dairy worker with confirmed #H5N1 #Birdflu. Symptoms are worse than earlier cases, much more in line with #influenza. Give our fair workers in #Wisconsin the goggles/ppe they need to stay safe. Stay vigilant. @DrEricDing https://t.co/H3bbovqSrq
.@USDA confirms 2 more dairy herds with #H5N1 #birdflu infected cows. These are 2 herds from Michigan, which reported them earlier in the week. USDA & Michigan's numbers currently jibe. The cumulative national total is 69 herds in 9 states. https://t.co/6E4b6hBvr2 https://t.co/hLwt2kdlJS
Second dairy farm worker infected with H5 avian flu in Michigan Unlike earlier similar cases in the United States, the newly reported patient had respiratory symptoms. https://t.co/wFOP4LDd0L https://t.co/zSzrheP11c
Bird flu infects third US dairy worker; Michigan set to expand testing https://t.co/klAIuc2VNd https://t.co/7x9LLNzZoE
Third U.S. dairy worker comes down with avian flu; officials monitoring farm https://t.co/R2PzfRlaio
Third US Case of Bird Flu Confirmed; First With Respiratory Symptoms. There's more details in our #MorningBriefing: https://t.co/VQGSK59QqE
And a third US farmworker has tested positive for bird flu: This time with respiratory symptoms, something we haven’t seen since the virus has taken over cattle. Latest on the outbreak w/ @rileyraygriffin https://t.co/FaDQLXvVbB
Third person tested positive for bird flu in the US, CDC says https://t.co/RQ93j2Bm0X