Rising Bird Flu Worries Remain, While Many US Dairy Workers Still Lack Protective Gear

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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert regarding bird flu after a second case was reported in the US dairy industry. Despite increased concerns about the outbreak, many US dairy farms have reportedly not stepped up health protections for workers. The infected individuals are believed to have contracted the virus from unpasteurized milk, although the exact method of transmission is not yet known. The CDC has advised farm workers to use personal protective equipment, although many workers report not being offered such protection. Global concerns about bird flu are mounting, as there is a potential for the virus to mutate and cause more severe illness in humans.

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