"This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure government agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak," Newsom said in a statement. "While the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus."
According to CDC data, there have been 61 human H5N1 cases nationwide of avian flu since April, with California accounting for 34 of those cases, primarily among agriculture workers.
The state Department of Public Health encourages people six months of age and older to receive updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines to minimize the chance of contracting human and bird flu illnesses.
The state Department of Public Health has distributed personal protective gear to dairy workers, and began recalling gallons of raw milk last month as nearly a quarter of California's dairies were quarantined.
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