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First, human cases: The CDC reports a national total of 71 confirmed H5N1 cases since 2024, with 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 to poultry farms and culling, three to other animal exposure, and three unknown. No new human cases announced this week, but Louisiana noted the first US H5N1 death earlier. CDC's latest influenza surveillance for week 1, ending January 10, shows flu positivity dropping to 18.6% nationwide, mostly influenza A, with no specific H5N1 uptick in humans.

In animals, USDA APHIS confirms recent detections: wild birds in Maryland's Dorchester County on January 6, Colorado's Weld County on January 9, and Washington's Whatcom County on January 7. Mammals include a case in Florida's St. Johns County on December 16. Poultry hits hard: a Minnesota turkey farm devastated, per CIDRAP, amid 67 US flocks confirmed in the past 30 days, including 18 commercial. Dairy ongoing in California, where CDFA says four herds remain quarantined as of late December, down from peaks like 13 in October, with one re-quarantined premises. Kansas faces its worst outbreak, per UNMC reports.

CDC and USDA updates this week: No major new guidance changes, but CDC notes declining flu trends across all HHS regions, Region 2 highest at 22.9%. USDA continues surveillance; California lifted its poultry and dairy exhibition ban December 19. FDA, USDA, and CDC investigations persist on dairy cattle impacts.

Research note: GISAID highlights ongoing HPAI spread in birds and cows, with 16,657 wild bird detections nationwide per All About Birds, updated January 21.

What does this mean for you? Risk to the public stays low—no sustained human-to-human spread. Avoid sick birds or cows, cook poultry and eggs thoroughly, and pasteurize milk. CDC urges flu shots; 90% of pediatric flu deaths this season hit unvaccinated kids.

Compared to prior weeks: Human cases stable at 71, no surge. Animal detections steady but down in California quarantines from 13 to four. Flu positivity fell from prior highs, signaling containment progress versus holiday peaks.

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Host: Welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your three-minute briefing on the latest developments. I'm your host.

Since 2024, the CDC reports 71 confirmed human H5N1 cases nationwide, with 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 to poultry farms, three to other animals, and three unknown. The most recent was a poultry worker in Louisiana, marking the US's first H5N1 death. No new human cases this week, per CDC's FluView for week one ending January 10, 2026. CDC confirms no person-to-person spread.

In animals, H5N1 persists in dairy cows and wild birds. California's CDFA confirmed two new dairy cases in the last 30 days as of early 2026, with 766 total infected dairies statewide since detection—630 now recovered and released, but under monthly surveillance. Wisconsin's DATCP noted ongoing detections on January 21, 2026, with symptoms like reduced milk in herds. USDA's APHIS logged wild bird detections updated January 21, emphasizing nationwide spread since 2022. Poultry bans continue in high-risk areas like California fairs.

Past week updates: CDC streamlined reporting July 7, 2025, shifting animal data to USDA and human surveillance to monthly FluView. No new guidance changes; antivirals treat mild human cases effectively. Wisconsin DATCP highlighted national milk testing January 7.

Research note: A January 21 New York Times report cites scientists' rising concerns over H5N1 mutations in US farms and global variants, urging vigilance without panic.

For you: Risk remains low for the public—avoid raw milk, per CDC warnings on germs like E. coli. Farm workers: Use PPE, report symptoms. Cook poultry and eggs thoroughly; pasteurization kills the virus. No evidence of food supply threat.

Compared to prior weeks: FluView shows influenza positivity dropped to 18.6% in week one from 24.7% in week 53, with zero new H5 detections versus steady animal cases. Human total stable at 71; dairy outbreaks slowed in California from 14-35 monthly peaks earlier to two recently.

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Good evening. I'm bringing you the latest on bird flu in the United States. This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now.

The H5N1 bird flu situation continues to evolve across America. According to the CDC, there have been 71 confirmed and probable human cases of H5N1 since 2024. Of these, 41 cases were linked to exposure on dairy farms, 24 to poultry farms and culling operations, three to other animal exposure, and three cases have unknown exposure sources. Tragically, Louisiana reported the first H5 bird flu death in the United States.

Recent developments show the outbreak remains active. The California Department of Food and Agriculture confirmed H5N1 in 28 dairy farms within the last 30 days as of late January. Meanwhile, the Rhode Island Department of Health reports that since March 2024, H5N1 has been identified in dairy farms across several states, with more than 50 human cases documented in the US since April 2024. Most people who contracted H5N1 experienced mild illness, received antiviral treatment, and recovered.

The CDC's genetic analysis reveals evolving viral patterns. On March 19, 2025, the CDC released specimen data from the first human case in Ohio, which belonged to genotype D1.3. Previous cases from farm workers in Iowa and Wisconsin showed genotype D1.1, the same strain detected in poultry and wild birds affecting cases in Washington state and a severe case in British Columbia.

Regarding food safety, the FDA has reassured the public about dairy products. According to FDA testing conducted between June and July 2024, all 167 retail dairy product samples tested negative for viable H5N1 virus, including aged raw milk cheese, pasteurized fluid milk, and products like cream cheese, butter, and ice cream. The FDA confirms that pasteurization effectively inactivates the H5N1 virus. The agency began sampling 60-day aged raw milk cheese in December 2024, with 110 samples collected by March 2025. Of those, 96 tested negative by PCR, with results expected to continue through spring 2025.

Comparing current conditions to previous weeks, the situation shows both persistence and caution. As of early January, the CDC reported 17,579 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations from October 2025 through January 10, 2026, though most were standard seasonal influenza, not H5N1. The weekly hospitalization rate stood at 5.6 per 100,000 population, decreasing from 11.6 the previous week. The cumulative rate was 50.4 per 100,000 population, the second highest since the 2010-2011 season.

For listeners, here's what you need to know. If you work with poultry or dairy cattle, follow proper safety protocols and report any signs of illness in animals immediately. The general public should know that properly pasteurized dairy products remain safe. If you develop respiratory symptoms and have had animal exposure, consult a healthcare provider and mention your exposure history.

The CDC and USDA continue investigating this outbreak with coordinated efforts. Experts worldwide monitor the situation as H5N1 remains widespread in wild birds globally.

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Host: Welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your three-minute briefing on the latest developments. Im CDC data from the week ending January 10, 2026, shows H5N1 remains widespread in wild birds, poultry, and dairy cows, with sporadic human infections. No new human cases were confirmed in the past week, but since 2024, the US has reported 74 human cases and two deaths, mostly mild among exposed workers, per recent HPJ reports.

In animals, USDA APHIS detections in wild birds continue nationwide as of January 13, with ongoing outbreaks in dairy herds across states like Kansas and Minnesota leading new confirmations this month, according to HPJ. CDC's situation summary confirms H5N1 circulation in US regions, including recent genotype D1.3 in an Ohio human case from March 2025 and D1.1 in dairy cows since February 2025, as shared via GISAID.

From the past week, CDC's FluView for Week 1 reports no specific H5N1 updates but notes declining influenza hospitalization rates nationally at 8.1 per 100,000, down from 11.6 last week, possibly due to holiday reporting dips. USDA and FDA emphasize steady containment, with FDA's ongoing raw milk cheese sampling showing 96 of 110 tests negative for H5N1 as of March 2025, reinforcing pasteurization's effectiveness.

No changes to official CDC or USDA guidance this week: avoid raw milk, sick birds, or contaminated surfaces; report ill livestock. Practical tips for you: If you handle birds or dairy cattle, wear PPE and monitor for flu-like symptoms. The commercial milk supply stays safe thanks to pasteurization, per FDA outreach. Public risk remains low without sustained human transmission.

Compared to previous weeks, human cases are stable with no uptick, unlike seasonal flu's recent peak hospitalization rate of 12.6 per 100,000 in Week 52. Animal detections persist but without escalated outbreaks, per USDA wild bird data. Scientists via Science Focus warn of pandemic potential if adaptation occurs, but current trends show control.

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Welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now, your three-minute briefing on the latest developments. Im Perplexity, bringing you the facts from CDC, USDA, and frontline reports as of this week.

First, human cases: CDC reports 71 confirmed H5N1 infections in the US since 2024, mostly mild. The majority stem from dairy herds with 41 cases, poultry farms and culling at 24, other animal exposure at 3, and 3 unknown. Louisiana noted the first US H5N1 human death, but no new cases this week. All patients recovered with antivirals.

In animals, outbreaks rage on. USDA confirms H5N1 in dairy cows across states like California, where CDFA reported 2 new dairy herd cases in the last 30 days, plus 200 dairies released from quarantine. Poultry hits hard too: STAT News analysis shows 25 states with cases last month, worst January on record for 2025, surpassing 2024 and 2023. Eggs took 75% losses, turkeys 11%, chickens 8%. Recent APHIS data: 70 flocks confirmed in past 40 days, including 17 commercial in Delaware and Georgia. Wild birds remain widespread per USDA APHIS, last updated January 13.

CDC and USDA updates this week: No major guidance changes, but FDA affirms pasteurization kills H5N1 in milk, with ongoing silo studies and retail tests showing no viable virus in 167 samples. Research highlights include FDAs thermal inactivation studies with Cornell and genome-edited chickens at Wisconsin-Madison to boost resistance.

For you at home: Risk to public stays lowno human-to-human spread. Cook poultry and eggs thoroughly, avoid raw milk, wear PPE if around sick animals. Vaccinate against seasonal flu to ease burden.

Compared to prior weeks: Human cases flat at 71, but animal outbreaks surged25 states active versus fewer last month. Hospitalizations for seasonal flu dropped to 5.6 per 100,000 this week from 11.6, all influenza A dominant, no H5N1 spike.

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Welcome to Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. I'm your host, bringing you the latest on highly pathogenic avian influenza in the United States. H5N1 remains widespread in wild birds, poultry, and dairy cows, with sporadic human cases. Let's dive into the key developments.

First, the most recent confirmed cases. The CDC reports a national total of 71 human H5N1 cases since 2024, with 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 to poultry farms and culling, three to other animal exposure, and three with unknown sources. The first US human fatality occurred in Louisiana from exposure to backyard poultry and wild birds. Recent sequences from GISAID show genotype D1.3 in an Ohio human case as of March 2025, and D1.1 in farm workers from Iowa, Wisconsin, Washington state, and a severe case in British Columbia. In animals, California reports ongoing dairy herd outbreaks, with CDFA confirming two new cases in the last 30 days as of late January 2025, amid repeated detections of 5 to 28 affected farms monthly through 2025.

Regionally, H5N1 persists in dairy states like California, Wisconsin via DATCP surveillance, and nationwide poultry via USDA APHIS. Wild birds continue circulating the virus per GISAID's January 9, 2026, subsampled trees for HA, NA, and PB2 genes.

From the past week: CDC's FluView for week 53, ending January 3, 2026, shows rising respiratory illness at 7.2% outpatient visits, dominated by influenza A at 94%, but no new H5N1 specifics. CDC's H5 monitoring through December 27, 2025, updated January 5, 2026, confirms steady surveillance with no major shifts. USDA released a 2025-2026 waterfowl surveillance plan, emphasizing interagency coordination. No new guidance changes; current measures focus on quarantines, culling, and biosecurity, per FDA's ongoing dairy investigation with USDA and CDC.

Research highlights: Scientists warn H5N1 is "completely out of control," per UNMC Health Security, with 2025 worse than 2024 for poultry losses and egg prices, as STAT News reports January 2025 as the worst month on record. Gavi notes monitoring for human-to-human transmission in 2026. Los Angeles Times flags a November 2025 human case as the first non-H5N1 strain.

What does this mean for you? Risk to the public remains low; most human cases are mild, treated with antivirals, per Rhode Island Department of Health. Avoid sick birds or cows, cook poultry and eggs thoroughly, and report ill livestock. Pasteurized milk is safe.

Compared to previous weeks: Cases hold steady at 71 total, but animal outbreaks intensified in late 2025 California dairy, versus stable human numbers. Flu season ramps up, but H5N1 isn't driving it yet.

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Good evening, this is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Im your host, bringing you the latest on the highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak sweeping the United States. CDC data shows 71 confirmed human cases since 2024, mostly mild from dairy cow or poultry exposure, with Louisianas first US death reported earlier. The CDC reports 41 cases linked to dairy herds, 24 to poultry farms, and ongoing targeted surveillance detecting 64 cases among over 22,000 exposed workers through late 2025.

In animals, the outbreak rages on. USDA confirms a new H5N1 spillover from wildlife into dairy cattle as of December 17, clade 2.3.4.4b genotype D1.1, separate from prior events. California reports 28 new dairy farm cases in the last 30 days per CDFA, with peaks of 14 and 11 earlier. Kansas faces the nations worst poultry outbreak, affecting nearly 414,000 birds according to local reports. Nationally, 25 states saw cases last month, per STAT News analysis of USDA data, with poultry losses nearing 185 million birds since 2022, 75 percent in egg layers.

From the past week, CDC surveillance through January 3 shows high flu activity but no new H5N1 human spikes; updates come first Fridays monthly. USDA released a 2025-2026 waterfowl surveillance plan via APHIS. No major guidance changes, but federal policy mandates culling near infected flocks.

Research highlights escalating risks: Down to Earth notes H5N1 is one mutation from human-to-human spread, with 992 global cases since 2003, nearly half fatal. Scientists warn of pandemic potential in 2026, per UNMC and Gavi experts, as the virus mutates across species in birds, cattle, and wild birds.

What does this mean for you? Risk to the public remains low; no human-to-human transmission. Avoid sick animals, use PPE on farms, cook poultry and eggs thoroughly. Pasteurized milk is safe, per FDA ongoing probes. Egg prices may rise from losses.

Compared to previous weeks, cases persist without decline: 2025 was worse than 2024 per USDA trends, with January 2025 the deadliest month. No summer lull this time; its steady or worsening in dairy states like California.

Stay vigilant, wash hands, and monitor CDC updates.

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No new human H5N1 cases were reported to the CDC this week through January 3, 2026, according to the CDC's Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report for Week 53. CDC's H5 Bird Flu Situation Summary confirms seven cases detected via national flu surveillance since February 2024, with over 240,000 specimens tested, and no person-to-person transmission observed to date. Human infections remain sporadic, mostly mild among those exposed to infected animals, with more than 70 cases nationwide including two fatalities linked to close contact, per reports from wildlife monitoring sources.

In animals, outbreaks persist. Delaware announced its first presumptive positive H5N1 case in a Kent County commercial flock on January 10, 2026, the Delaware Department of Public Health reports. California's CDFA confirmed multiple dairy herd cases in recent 30-day periods, with up to 28 farms affected in the latest window, alongside quarantines and recoveries. H5N1 continues in dairy cows, poultry, and wild birds across states, as noted by USDA APHIS surveillance plans for the 2025-2026 waterfowl season.

CDC and USDA updates this week: CDC streamlined H5 reporting in July 2025, now integrating with routine flu data and monthly targeted surveillance, shifting animal detections to USDA sites. No new guidance changes, but officials emphasize low public risk, advising protective measures for farm workers and those contacting wild birds.

On containment, states like Rhode Island and Delaware stress biosecurity; pasteurization kills the virus in milk, per FDA investigations.

Research notes: Experts watch for mutations enabling human-to-human spread, as warned by Institut Pasteur and infectious disease specialists eyeing 2026 risks. No such changes confirmed yet.

What does this mean for you? Risk to the general public stays low. Avoid raw milk, cook poultry and eggs thoroughly, and report sick wild birds. If you work with livestock, use PPE and get tested if exposed.

Compared to prior weeks: Human cases flat, unlike seasonal flu hospitalizations surging to 40.6 per 100,000 cumulative rate, second-highest since 2010-11. Animal detections steady in dairy hotspots like California, but no explosive jumps versus late 2025.

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This is “Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now.”

I’m your host, and for the next three minutes we’re focusing on what you need to know about bird flu in the United States right now.

First, the big picture. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that H5 bird flu remains widespread in wild birds, continues to drive outbreaks in poultry, and is still present in U.S. dairy cattle, with sporadic infections in people who have close, unprotected contact with infected animals. According to the CDC’s latest situation and monitoring summaries, there has been no sustained person‑to‑person spread detected in the United States, and overall human risk is still assessed as low for the general public.

On the human side, CDC human monitoring data through late December show only scattered H5N1 infections among highly exposed workers, such as poultry and dairy employees, with no recent clusters suggesting community transmission. State health departments that have tracked these cases emphasize that almost all patients had direct contact with sick birds or infected cows and that illness so far has been mild to moderate in most U.S. cases, especially when detected early and treated.

In animals, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports ongoing detections of highly pathogenic H5N1 in both commercial and backyard poultry across multiple regions, as well as continued cases in dairy cattle. State agriculture agencies, including the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, confirm active outbreaks in dairy herds, with some farms experiencing repeat infections and renewed quarantines. USDA’s wild bird surveillance also continues to pick up new positives, underscoring that the virus remains firmly established in wild waterfowl and other species that can reseed outbreaks.

Within the past week, CDC and USDA updates have focused on tightening farm‑level biosecurity and reinforcing worker protections. Federal guidance continues to stress personal protective equipment for people handling sick birds or affected cattle, testing of symptomatic exposed workers, and rapid reporting of unusual animal illness or die‑offs. There have been no major changes to recommendations for the general public.

On the research front, the Food and Drug Administration reports new progress on milk safety studies. In its most recent update on the H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle, FDA highlights data from retail sampling and lab testing showing no viable H5N1 virus in pasteurized dairy products, reinforcing that standard pasteurization inactivates the virus. FDA is also funding additional work on thermal inactivation and cheese production to keep the dairy supply safe.

So what does all of this mean for you? For most people, the immediate risk remains low. Properly cooked poultry and eggs, and pasteurized milk and dairy products, are considered safe. The main concern is for people who work with birds or cattle, hunt or handle wild birds, or live on or near affected farms. Those groups should follow public health advice closely, use protective gear, and seek testing if they develop flu‑like symptoms after exposure.

Compared with previous weeks, the overall pattern is one of persistence rather than dramatic escalation: continued animal cases, scattered human infections tied to direct exposure, and steady but not explosive spread. Scientists, including experts interviewed by the University of Nebraska’s Transmission newsletter and major news outlets, warn that the situation is “out of control” in birds globally and that the virus has pandemic potential if it adapts further, which is why close monitoring, vaccination research, and farm‑level controls remain critical.

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This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now.

We begin with where things stand nationwide.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that since the current H5N1 outbreak began in March 2024, at least 22,000 people in the United States with exposure to infected birds, dairy cattle, or other animals have been monitored, and more than 1,000 have been tested for novel influenza A infections. According to CDC tracking updated January 5, 2026, there have been several dozen human H5N1 infections tied mainly to farm and poultry exposures, but no sustained person-to-person transmission.

On the animal side, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms that H5N1 remains active in multiple sectors. USDA detections continue in wild birds across states, with recent positives reported in Washington and Nebraska, underscoring that the virus is still circulating in wildlife and can spill over into domestic flocks and herds.

In livestock, the California Department of Food and Agriculture reports that, as of the end of December 2025, 766 dairy herds in that state have been infected at some point, with 630 recovered and released from quarantine. Four California herds remain under quarantine, and a statewide ban on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows is still in effect. Other states, including Wisconsin, continue to work with USDA on new dairy detections and are investigating links between wild birds and cattle infections.

Turning to federal guidance over the past week, CDC has kept its H5 bird flu situation summary aligned with routine influenza updates, but its advice has not fundamentally changed: people who work with poultry or dairy cattle should use appropriate protective equipment, monitor for symptoms like eye irritation and respiratory illness after exposure, and get tested promptly if they become sick. USDA and FDA continue to stress that commercial pasteurized milk remains safe. The Food and Drug Administration, working with USDA and academic partners, has repeatedly found no viable H5N1 virus in retail dairy products, reinforcing that pasteurization effectively inactivates the virus.

On the research front, FDA-supported studies with Cornell University, the University of Georgia, and others are refining data on how time and temperature kill H5N1 in milk and how long the virus can persist in different dairy products. This work is helping regulators validate safety margins for pasteurized foods and evaluate risks from unpasteurized products.

What does this mean for you?

For most people, the immediate risk of H5N1 infection in the United States remains low. Human cases are rare and have been associated with close, unprotected contact with infected animals or contaminated environments. Health agencies say you can reduce risk by avoiding direct contact with sick or dead birds, not drinking raw milk, and following local guidance if you live near an affected farm or work in agriculture.

Compared with previous weeks, the picture is one of continued, controlled concern rather than sudden escalation. Animal infections are still being detected, especially in dairy herds and wild birds, but many previously affected farms have recovered and been released from quarantine. Human surveillance remains active, and so far there is no sign that H5N1 is efficiently spreading between people.

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