Health officials announced the first recorded death from H5N1 avian influenza in a person believed to have been exposed to wild birds in Louisiana.
The Louisiana Department of Health did not release the person's identity or gender, but said he was over 65 and had pre-existing conditions. According to In the Los Angeles Times.
“Tell your health care provider if you develop symptoms within 10 days of contact with a sick or dead animal.”
“While the current public health risk to the general public remains low, those who work with or are recreationally exposed to birds, poultry, or cattle are at high risk.” statement From the Louisiana Department of Health.
Bird flu has been confirmed in all 50 states, and California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to jump-start efforts to prevent further spread. Officials say bird flu has been detected in 900 dairy herds across the country, 701 of which are in California.
The outbreak reduced egg production, resulting in egg prices rising to record levels in some regions. Californians are already paying more than 70% more for eggs because of the bird flu.
Louisiana officials have warned about what symptoms indicate bird flu infection.
“If you have been exposed to sick or dead birds or other animals, or if you work on a farm where avian influenza has been detected, be on the lookout for respiratory symptoms and conjunctivitis,” the statement reads. It's dark. “If you develop symptoms within 10 days of contact with a sick or dead animal, tell your health care provider that you have been in contact with a sick animal and are concerned about avian influenza. .”
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