21:51•Updated 21:53
In the United States, the governor of California Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in the state due to bird flu.
The state of emergency declaration was issued after more bird flu cases were found in dairy cows in Southern California, the governor’s office told the news outlet CBSaccording to
On Wednesday, the CDC also reported the first serious case of illness caused by bird flu in humans. The case originated in Louisiana.
“This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure that state officials have the resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak,” Newsom said in a statement.