CDC Ends Emergency Response to H5N1 Bird Flu as Infections Decline
The CDC has concluded its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu, citing no human infections in five months and a decline in cases among birds.
Overview
The CDC has officially ended its emergency response to the H5N1 bird flu due to a significant decline in reported cases.
No human infections have been reported in the last five months, prompting the CDC to deactivate its emergency response.
Despite the end of the emergency, the CDC's Influenza Division will maintain surveillance and readiness for influenza outbreaks.
In April 2024, a health alert was issued after a confirmed human infection in a Texas dairy farm worker, marking a pivotal moment in the response.
The decision to end the emergency follows a decrease in infections among migratory birds and reports of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus.
The CDC reported a total of 70 cases nationwide before concluding the emergency response.
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