The C.D.C. confirmed that a new severe case of bird flu in Louisiana has resulted in hospitalization, marking the first instance of severe illness connected to the virus in the U.S.
Health officials state that the overall risk to the American population remains low, despite the confirmed 61 human cases since April 2024.
California governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to the bird flu, responding to the increased number of confirmed cases in his state.
With the first case of severe illness documented, health officials are on high alert as the H151 avian flu variant spreads among humans.
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