Bird Flu Cases Decline in US as CDC Lifts Emergency Response and Monitors Low Public Health Risk
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Bird Flu Cases Decline in US as CDC Lifts Emergency Response and Monitors Low Public Health Risk
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The US is continuing to monitor H5N1 bird flu, although the situation has improved. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 70 human cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been reported in the US since 2024. These cases have primarily been linked to exposures among workers in dairy herds and poultry facilities, and most people experienced mild illness, often presenting as conjunctivitis. Nationwide, over 18,600 people have been monitored for potential exposures, with more than 880 actually tested for bird flu after contact with affected animals. Importantly, no cases of sustained human-to-human transmission have been identified in the US.
In animals, the US Department of Agriculture has reported 1,074 outbreaks in dairy cattle herds since last year, affecting 17 states, with the most recent detection in late June in Arizona. Additionally, outbreaks in commercial poultry and game bird farms have continued, the latest being a significant outbreak at a Pennsylvania game bird farm at the start of July.
With fewer new outbreaks during the warm summer months, both the CDC and several states are easing their emergency responses. The CDC ended its emergency bird flu response last week, a decision echoed by states like California and Washington. National data on H5N1 will now be included in routine flu updates, with monthly reporting on the numbers of people monitored and tested. This streamlining reflects falling numbers of new human and animal cases, and CDC continues to assess the risk to the general public as low. However, public health officials remain vigilant and closely monitor for any unusual flu activity or new human cases, especially in people with animal exposures.
Significant research in recent months has highlighted that the majority of human infections in the US have resulted in mild symptoms, with just a few hospitalizations and one reported death. The CDC and USDA stress that there is still no evidence of ongoing person-to-person spread of H5N1. However, experts are continuing to study the virus’s mutations and are prepared to respond should there be any change in the behavior of the virus.
For everyday listeners, what does all this mean? If you work with poultry or dairy cattle, following biosecurity guidelines and using protective equipment continues to be the best way to prevent infection. For the general public, the current risk remains low, and there is no need for changes in daily routine. Keep an eye out for any new guidance, especially if you live or work near affected farms.
Comparing this week to previous months, case numbers among humans and animals have declined, and the emergency footing has been relaxed. Egg and poultry prices, which surged during the height of the outbreak, are now decreasing for consumers. The overall tone from health officials is one of cautious optimism but with continued attention to any developments.
Thank you for tuning in to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Join us again next week for more updates. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot AI.
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