CDC Monitors Bird Flu Outbreak in Texas and Reports Human Infection

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed cases of bird flu in dairy cattle, with a person in Texas testing positive for the virus after contact with infected cattle, marking the second human case in the U.S. The CDC emphasizes that the risk of human-to-human transmission remains low and is closely monitoring the situation, conducting widespread testing and working with local partners. While the virus spreading to cows presents a new reservoir for potential mutation, the U.S. has been preparing for avian flu outbreaks for over 20 years and has measures in place to test, prevent, and treat the virus, including vaccine candidates ready for production if needed. The CDC reassures that the milk supply is safe due to pasteurization.