H5N1 (Avian Influenza)
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- As of June 5, 2025, there have been 70 confirmed human cases in the United States, including one fatality associated with the virus. The CDC has stated that there has been no evidence of person-to-person transmission of the virus, and the overall public health risk remains low.
- As of June 5, 2025:
- 13,089 wild birds detected as of 6/4/2025 | Full Report
- 51 jurisdictions with bird flu in wild birds
- 174,461,898 poultry affected as of 6/2/2025 | Full Report
- 51 jurisdictions with outbreaks in poultry
- 1,073 dairy herds affected as of 6/5/2025 | Full Report
- 17 states with outbreaks in dairy cows
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