California Announces Human Cases of Bird Flu, Says Dairy Still Safe to Consume for Now

These various virus hoaxes haven’t really been going anywhere, but what is important to notice is that they are constantly left on the back-burner, to be used whenever the government feels it’s a good time to do so.

Reuters:

California, the biggest U.S. milk-producing state, on Thursday confirmed two human cases of bird flu in people who had contact with dairy cattle infected by the virus.

The cases bring total U.S. bird flu infections among people in contact with dairy cows and poultry to 15 this year. Another person in Missouri who had no immediate known contact with animals has also tested positive.

The virus’ jump to cattle in 14 states and infections of farm workers have concerned scientists and federal officials about the risks to humans from further spread.

There is no known link or contact between the two human cases in California, suggesting only animal-to-human spread of the virus in the state, the California Department of Public Health said in a statement.

Cows at dairy farms in California began testing positive for bird flu in late August. Pasteurized milk and dairy products continue to be safe to consume, the department said.

Hey, good to know.

I wouldn’t want to drink virus milk. For sure, I go around worrying constantly about viruses in my milk. Glad the government is confirming this is not a problem.