For two and a half years, the H5N1 strain of avian influenza has decimated poultry farms and is now affecting domestic pets, indicating the virus's spread and potential risk to human health.
Scientists confirmed that H5N1 was sickening cows on U.S. dairy farms, affecting nearly 200 herds in 13 states as of mid-August, showcasing the virus's broader agricultural impact.
The Colorado Department of Public Health's announcement of H5N1 in indoor cats indicates a worrying trend, as this signifies the virus is increasingly pervasive in domestic animals.
Meghan Davis emphasizes the urgent need for increased surveillance and better communication regarding the H5N1 virus's scope, illustrating the growing threat it poses to public health.
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