US Bird Flu Outbreak Continues: 71 Human Cases Confirmed, One Death Reported in Louisiana Amid Rising Dairy and Poultry Infections Titelbild

US Bird Flu Outbreak Continues: 71 Human Cases Confirmed, One Death Reported in Louisiana Amid Rising Dairy and Poultry Infections

US Bird Flu Outbreak Continues: 71 Human Cases Confirmed, One Death Reported in Louisiana Amid Rising Dairy and Poultry Infections

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 Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now

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Host: Welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your three-minute rundown on the latest developments. Im CDC data through January 31, 2026, the US has confirmed 71 human H5N1 cases since 2024, with 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 to poultry farms, and others from animal exposure or unknown sources. Louisiana reported the first US H5N1 death, a severe case in a patient over 65 exposed to backyard flocks, per CDC and ABC News. No person-to-person spread detected.

In animals, USDA reports surges: over 4.8 million birds affected in January and early February 2026 alone, including 1.3 million in Colorado and 1.5 million in Pennsylvania, according to Sentient Media and CIDRAP. Dairy herds hit 989 in 17 states since March 2024; wild bird cases rising nationwide, with New York seeing peaks in 10 counties, says Cornell Ag Informer. California confirmed HPAI in Sonoma County flocks on February 9, per CDFA.

Past week updates: CDC streamlined reporting July 2025, now monthly for monitoring—22,600 exposed to infected animals since March 2024, 1,020 tested, 64 cases from surveillance. No new human cases or guidance changes in FluView weeks 4 and 5 ending February 7. USDA mandates raw milk testing nationwide after California detections; Gov. Newsom declared emergency amid 33 state human cases.

Research note: CDC's latest risk assessment holds—low for public, moderate-to-high for animal workers. Genomic sequencing ties severe Louisiana case to wild bird strains.

For you: Risk stays low unless handling birds, cows, or raw milk. CDC urges precautions—avoid sick wildlife, use PPE on farms, cook poultry thoroughly. States like New York, Arkansas, Rhode Island warn: limit animal access to wild birds, boost biosecurity.

Compared to prior weeks: Poultry losses exploded from under 1.4 million September-November 2025 to 4.9 million in past 30 days. Human cases steady at 71, no surge; surveillance shows no unusual flu activity.

Stay vigilant, wash hands, report sick birds.

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