CDC Deploys Team to Colorado Amid Rising Human Bird Flu Cases

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has reported five human H5 avian influenza infections among workers who culled sick poultry at a large layer farm in Weld County. Four cases have been confirmed by the CDC, with patients experiencing mild symptoms such as conjunctivitis and respiratory issues. The outbreak has prompted an emergency declaration from the state's governor, and a CDC field team has been deployed to assist with the response. The risk to the public remains low, but the situation highlights the ongoing threat of exposure to infected animals.