CDC asks states to distribute PPE for farm workers to prevent H5N1 bird flu infections in farms.

The US CDC has asked states to provide protective gear for farm workers to prevent H5N1 bird flu infections. State health departments are being asked to collaborate with agriculture departments and community partners to prioritize the distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) from their stockpile to farms with dairy herds known to be infected with bird flu. CDC officials emphasized that the risk to the US public remains low but urged states to protect workers in dairy farms, poultry farms, and slaughterhouses.

May 06, 2024
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