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H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Across US Dairy Herds with 70 Human Cases and One Fatality in 2025
This is Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now
I’m your host with a look at the very latest on H5N1 bird flu in the United States as of November 10th, 2025.
Let’s start with confirmed human cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a total of 70 human H5N1 cases since 2024. These include 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 from poultry operations, two from other animals, and three cases with unidentified exposures. Tragically, Louisiana has reported the first avian flu-related death in the US. Importantly, health officials emphasize there is still no known person-to-person transmission, and the overall public risk remains low, but people working closely with infected animals are still considered at moderate to high risk.
In recent animal outbreaks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms ongoing cases of H5N1 in dairy cattle herds, with nearly 1,000 infected herds across 17 states since March 2024. California remains the hardest hit—state animal health authorities say 766 dairy herds have tested positive, though most have completed quarantine and are under continued surveillance. Just this week, California Agriculture reported H5N1 detected in a backyard flock in Sonoma County. Commercial poultry flocks are also being watched closely nationwide, with recent detections prompting heightened biosecurity, especially as migratory birds continue spreading the virus.
As of now, California continues its ban on all poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows to prevent further spread. Other states are maintaining or adjusting movement restrictions as needed. The USDA and state partners have lifted some earlier poultry movement bans but stress that any newly infected locations are swiftly quarantined and closely monitored.
On the research front, virologists at CDC and several academic centers are focusing on genetic changes in H5N1. There has been regular detection of a new H5N9 strain in California poultry, though current public health guidance says there’s no indication this strain is more dangerous to people. Researchers are also watching for mutations that could signal a greater risk to humans, but so far there’s no sign of significant change.
Comparing this week to previous updates, several trends continue. The number of new human cases has slowed over the last month but animal outbreaks persist, and the risk assessment for the public hasn’t changed. According to the CDC, monitoring and testing now follow a monthly reporting schedule, reflecting a steady but not escalating situation. USDA, meanwhile, still urges vigilance as we head into colder months when virus survival outdoors is prolonged.
For listeners, this means the risk to the general population is still low. Most cases have occurred in those with direct exposure to sick animals. If you work around poultry or dairy herds, follow biosecurity protocols, wear protective gear, and promptly report any illness. For backyard flock owners, strict hygiene and reporting unusual bird illness remain critical.
That wraps up this week’s Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
I’m your host with a look at the very latest on H5N1 bird flu in the United States as of November 10th, 2025.
Let’s start with confirmed human cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a total of 70 human H5N1 cases since 2024. These include 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 from poultry operations, two from other animals, and three cases with unidentified exposures. Tragically, Louisiana has reported the first avian flu-related death in the US. Importantly, health officials emphasize there is still no known person-to-person transmission, and the overall public risk remains low, but people working closely with infected animals are still considered at moderate to high risk.
In recent animal outbreaks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms ongoing cases of H5N1 in dairy cattle herds, with nearly 1,000 infected herds across 17 states since March 2024. California remains the hardest hit—state animal health authorities say 766 dairy herds have tested positive, though most have completed quarantine and are under continued surveillance. Just this week, California Agriculture reported H5N1 detected in a backyard flock in Sonoma County. Commercial poultry flocks are also being watched closely nationwide, with recent detections prompting heightened biosecurity, especially as migratory birds continue spreading the virus.
As of now, California continues its ban on all poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows to prevent further spread. Other states are maintaining or adjusting movement restrictions as needed. The USDA and state partners have lifted some earlier poultry movement bans but stress that any newly infected locations are swiftly quarantined and closely monitored.
On the research front, virologists at CDC and several academic centers are focusing on genetic changes in H5N1. There has been regular detection of a new H5N9 strain in California poultry, though current public health guidance says there’s no indication this strain is more dangerous to people. Researchers are also watching for mutations that could signal a greater risk to humans, but so far there’s no sign of significant change.
Comparing this week to previous updates, several trends continue. The number of new human cases has slowed over the last month but animal outbreaks persist, and the risk assessment for the public hasn’t changed. According to the CDC, monitoring and testing now follow a monthly reporting schedule, reflecting a steady but not escalating situation. USDA, meanwhile, still urges vigilance as we head into colder months when virus survival outdoors is prolonged.
For listeners, this means the risk to the general population is still low. Most cases have occurred in those with direct exposure to sick animals. If you work around poultry or dairy herds, follow biosecurity protocols, wear protective gear, and promptly report any illness. For backyard flock owners, strict hygiene and reporting unusual bird illness remain critical.
That wraps up this week’s Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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I’m your host with a look at the very latest on H5N1 bird flu in the United States as of November 10th, 2025.
Let’s start with confirmed human cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a total of 70 human H5N1 cases since 2024. These include 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 from poultry operations, two from other animals, and three cases with unidentified exposures. Tragically, Louisiana has reported the first avian flu-related death in the US. Importantly, health officials emphasize there is still no known person-to-person transmission, and the overall public risk remains low, but people working closely with infected animals are still considered at moderate to high risk.
In recent animal outbreaks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms ongoing cases of H5N1 in dairy cattle herds, with nearly 1,000 infected herds across 17 states since March 2024. California remains the hardest hit—state animal health authorities say 766 dairy herds have tested positive, though most have completed quarantine and are under continued surveillance. Just this week, California Agriculture reported H5N1 detected in a backyard flock in Sonoma County. Commercial poultry flocks are also being watched closely nationwide, with recent detections prompting heightened biosecurity, especially as migratory birds continue spreading the virus.
As of now, California continues its ban on all poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows to prevent further spread. Other states are maintaining or adjusting movement restrictions as needed. The USDA and state partners have lifted some earlier poultry movement bans but stress that any newly infected locations are swiftly quarantined and closely monitored.
On the research front, virologists at CDC and several academic centers are focusing on genetic changes in H5N1. There has been regular detection of a new H5N9 strain in California poultry, though current public health guidance says there’s no indication this strain is more dangerous to people. Researchers are also watching for mutations that could signal a greater risk to humans, but so far there’s no sign of significant change.
Comparing this week to previous updates, several trends continue. The number of new human cases has slowed over the last month but animal outbreaks persist, and the risk assessment for the public hasn’t changed. According to the CDC, monitoring and testing now follow a monthly reporting schedule, reflecting a steady but not escalating situation. USDA, meanwhile, still urges vigilance as we head into colder months when virus survival outdoors is prolonged.
For listeners, this means the risk to the general population is still low. Most cases have occurred in those with direct exposure to sick animals. If you work around poultry or dairy herds, follow biosecurity protocols, wear protective gear, and promptly report any illness. For backyard flock owners, strict hygiene and reporting unusual bird illness remain critical.
That wraps up this week’s Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
I’m your host with a look at the very latest on H5N1 bird flu in the United States as of November 10th, 2025.
Let’s start with confirmed human cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a total of 70 human H5N1 cases since 2024. These include 41 linked to dairy herds, 24 from poultry operations, two from other animals, and three cases with unidentified exposures. Tragically, Louisiana has reported the first avian flu-related death in the US. Importantly, health officials emphasize there is still no known person-to-person transmission, and the overall public risk remains low, but people working closely with infected animals are still considered at moderate to high risk.
In recent animal outbreaks, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms ongoing cases of H5N1 in dairy cattle herds, with nearly 1,000 infected herds across 17 states since March 2024. California remains the hardest hit—state animal health authorities say 766 dairy herds have tested positive, though most have completed quarantine and are under continued surveillance. Just this week, California Agriculture reported H5N1 detected in a backyard flock in Sonoma County. Commercial poultry flocks are also being watched closely nationwide, with recent detections prompting heightened biosecurity, especially as migratory birds continue spreading the virus.
As of now, California continues its ban on all poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions at fairs and shows to prevent further spread. Other states are maintaining or adjusting movement restrictions as needed. The USDA and state partners have lifted some earlier poultry movement bans but stress that any newly infected locations are swiftly quarantined and closely monitored.
On the research front, virologists at CDC and several academic centers are focusing on genetic changes in H5N1. There has been regular detection of a new H5N9 strain in California poultry, though current public health guidance says there’s no indication this strain is more dangerous to people. Researchers are also watching for mutations that could signal a greater risk to humans, but so far there’s no sign of significant change.
Comparing this week to previous updates, several trends continue. The number of new human cases has slowed over the last month but animal outbreaks persist, and the risk assessment for the public hasn’t changed. According to the CDC, monitoring and testing now follow a monthly reporting schedule, reflecting a steady but not escalating situation. USDA, meanwhile, still urges vigilance as we head into colder months when virus survival outdoors is prolonged.
For listeners, this means the risk to the general population is still low. Most cases have occurred in those with direct exposure to sick animals. If you work around poultry or dairy herds, follow biosecurity protocols, wear protective gear, and promptly report any illness. For backyard flock owners, strict hygiene and reporting unusual bird illness remain critical.
That wraps up this week’s Bird Flu Update: US H5N1 News Now. Thanks for tuning in, and come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI