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H5N1 Reaches Washington Dairy Cattle, Worker Infected
Original: First H5N1 Detections in Washington Dairy Cattle Bring a Human Case in an Exposed Worker
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in dairy cattle in Washington state for the first time, and a worker exposed to the infected animals has tested positive for the virus. The cases extend the outbreak of the virus in US dairy herds and raise fresh concerns about animal-to-human transmission, though health officials continue to say the risk to the general public remains low. The development is being closely watched by pandemic and public health observers.
Why now: The first detection in Washington cattle, paired with a human case, signals continued geographic spread of the H5N1 outbreak.
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- First H5N1 Detections in Washington Dairy Cattle Bring a Human Case in an Exposed Worker · Global Biodefense
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