Colorado has turn into the state with essentially the most instances of chook flu in US historical past after the variety of confirmed instances rose to 10, however officers confirmed that the danger to society nonetheless low.
On July 25, 2024, the Colorado Division of Public Well being and Surroundings reported that three human instances of avian influenza had been discovered at a second poultry farm in Weld County, bringing the cumulative variety of instances on this state as much as 10 instances, with 6 instances beforehand detected at one other rooster farm, and 1 case detected at a dairy farm.
The newest report brings the full variety of human instances of chook flu in the US this yr to 13, making it the most important outbreak within the nation’s historical past.
The Workplace of Public Well being stated the three newest instances had been employees at a rooster egg farm liable for disposing of contaminated chickens. The US Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC) stated in an announcement that each one had gentle signs. and acquired antiviral remedy
Hen flu has hit animal farms in each state in the US. From the start of 2022 to final March. The illness started to unfold to dairy farms. and has unfold to greater than 170 farms in 13 states throughout the nation. It concerned 4 dairy farm employees and 9 poultry farm employees in Colorado, Michigan and Texas.
Nevertheless, the CDC maintains that the danger of chook flu to the general public stays low. And up to now, no proof has been discovered. There may be face-to-face contact. and recommends that farm employees who come into contact with contaminated animals ought to put on protecting PPE and wash their fingers after coming into contact with contaminated animals. And maintain a detailed eye on the indicators of the animals on the farm. whether or not there may be any sickness or not
2024-07-26 19:56:00
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