US H5N1 Bird Flu Update February 2026 71 Human Cases Low Public Health Risk
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Host: Good evening, and welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I'm your host, bringing you the latest on the H5N1 avian influenza situation in the United States, as of late February 2026. According to the CDC's current situation summary, there have been 71 confirmed human cases since February 2024, with two deaths, including the first in Louisiana from exposure to backyard chickens and wild birds. The most recent cases include a Nevada dairy worker, an Ohio poultry worker, and a Wyoming backyard flock owner, all with mild symptoms like conjunctivitis and no person-to-person spread detected. CDC reports the public health risk remains low.
In animals, USDA data shows widespread H5N1 in wild birds nationwide, with outbreaks peaking in winter. Over 989 dairy herds in 17 states have been affected since March 2024, plus recent detections in Pennsylvania and Colorado dairy herds. Wild bird mortalities are rising, as noted by Cornell's Ag Informer for February 2026 and Texas Parks and Wildlife on February 17 detecting HPAI in North Texas birds. New Jersey reports die-offs in eight counties through February 17.
From the past week, CDC's streamlined reporting via FluView continues monthly human surveillance with no new cases announced. USDA handles animal data, confirming mammal detections like in Washington's San Juan County on February 2. No major guidance changes; CDC and states emphasize biosecurity.
On research, CDC's February analysis shows virus mutations like PB2 D701N for better mammal adaptation, but no antiviral resistance or vaccine concerns.
For listeners, this means low risk unless handling sick birds or cows. Cook poultry and eggs thoroughly, choose pasteurized milk, and avoid raw dairy from affected areas. Farmers: Use PPE, limit wild bird contact, lock barns, and report sick livestock per New York State Agriculture guidance.
Compared to previous weeks, the situation is stable. No new human cases since early 2025 additions; animal outbreaks persist seasonally without surge, entering the outbreak's fourth year per CDC and WVU reports. Enhanced federal testing since 2024 has improved detection, aligning with milk sample trends dropping to 6.9% positive by early 2025.
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