The @USDA is closely tracking #H5N1 #flu in the dairy industry, and it's turning up in a very dispersed pattern across the USA.
— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) April 4, 2024
States w/confirmed cases since March 25: TX, KA, MI, NM, ID, OH.https://t.co/2vuQKuh3CS pic.twitter.com/XWMoRya2xr
If you're following the #H5N1 in cows story, there's a lot of really important information in this story from @sciencecohen. https://t.co/s88QIYFMQR
— Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 (@HelenBranswell) April 5, 2024
.@CDCgov tells medical professionals to think #birdflu if they see patients who have a relevant exposure history. USDA reports another herd infected with #H5N1, again in Texas. Total number of herds now 16, in 6 states. https://t.co/5UZFOPWo8r
— Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 (@HelenBranswell) April 5, 2024
CATS tested positive for #H5N1 in Texas farm sampling. But I'm sure this is fine. Nothing to worry about. It's just avian flu in cows, cats, and also a human. We did so well with Covid. 😬https://t.co/MnWKfjhf8K
— Cat Herding Science Nerd 🔬 (@catladyactivist) April 3, 2024
No signs of it yet in Canada - but monitor the CFIA bird flu page to keep track.2) This isn’t mentioned much — but human eyes have the same type of receptors that make eyes susceptible to avian flu that birds have. This is why infection conjunctivitis is a concern too, regardless of any new avian flu mutation. https://t.co/HGrIZaIzms
— Eric Feigl-Ding (@DrEricDing) April 4, 2024
And at least the penguins still seem to be OK:Bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza – HPAI) has recently been detected in unpasteurized milk from sick dairy cattle in the US. As of today, the CFIA has not detected bird flu in dairy cattle or livestock in Canada.
— Canadian Food Inspection Agency (@InspectionCan) April 2, 2024
Learn more 👉 https://t.co/bEn8w00DXf pic.twitter.com/ToZUld7s6L
And in conclusion, check out this thread:‘Cautious optimism’ as #penguins test positive for bird flu but show no symptoms. #BirdFlu #H5N1 #InfluenzaViruses #AdéliePenguins #Antarctica https://t.co/EQsrfHS8mA
— Canada's National Observer (@NatObserver) April 5, 2024
There is absolutely no way anyone can tell what is going to happen with Avian Flu H5N1.
— tern (@1goodtern) April 5, 2024
They can't predict with certainty it's going to be fine and mild (sigh).
They can't predict with certainty that it's going to wipe out 50% of people (sigh).
But my recommendation would be that it's a good idea to plan for the worst while we can.
— tern (@1goodtern) April 5, 2024
I don't think I'm going to crash each time I get in the car, but I still make sure my tyres have tread and are pressurised, that my windscreen is clear, that my seatbelt is on.
— tern (@1goodtern) April 5, 2024
