California Declares State of Emergency Over Bird Flu

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-19T22:25:47.840694+05:30

- Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California due to an outbreak of avian influenza (H5N1), primarily affecting dairy cows in Southern California. - The emergency proclamation aims to streamline the state's response, providing flexibility in staffing and contracting to contain the virus. - Despite no human-to-human transmission detected, farmworkers are advised to use protective gear and avoid raw milk to reduce risk. Source: [Brietbart](https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/12/18/gavin-newsom-declares-state-of-emergency-in-california-over-bird-flu/), [Kcra](https://www.kcra.com/article/what-to-know-bird-flu-california/63231286)

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California due to an outbreak of avian influenza (H5N1), primarily affecting dairy cows in Southern California.
The emergency proclamation aims to streamline the state's response, providing flexibility in staffing and contracting to contain the virus.
Despite no human-to-human transmission detected, farmworkers are advised to use protective gear and avoid raw milk to reduce risk.

Source: Brietbart, Kcra