Breaking: Michigan reports the second human case of H5N1 bird flu in current U.S. outbreak

This is only the third human case ever of bird flu reported in the country

Log In  STAT+ Michigan reports a human case of H5N1 bird flu, the nation's second linked to outbreak in dairy cows By Helen Branswell and Megan Molteni A second human case of H5N1 bird flu infection linked to the current outbreak in dairy cows has been detected, in a farm worker who had exposure to infected cows, Michigan state health authorities announced today. This is only the third human case ever of H5N1 reported in the United States. A man in Texas who worked on a dairy farm was infected there earlier in this outbreak. The country's first case was in the spring of 2022.   Since late March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed outbreaks in 51 herds in nine states, including Michigan, which has reported 19 infected herds — more than any other state.  READ THE STORY Be the first to know Get instant notifications for the topics and reporters you choose with STAT+ Email Alerts. More on H5N1 bird flu Move over, wastewater. Store-bought milk could be another way to track the bird flu outbreak in cows USDA, FDA turf battles hamper responses to outbreaks like H5N1 bird flu My rendezvous with the raw milk black market: quick, easy, and unchecked by the FDA ALL STORIES STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2024, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences   |   Contact Us   |   Advertise With Us