Governor Newsom takes proactive action to strengthen robust state response to Bird Flu

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/12/18/go...e-to-bird-flu/

What you need to know:
Following the spread of Bird Flu in sixteen states, including in California and outside the Central Valley, Governor Newsom proclaimed a State of Emergency today [Dec 18, 2024] to further enhance the state’s preparedness and accelerate the ongoing cross-agency response efforts.

Summary:
Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as “Bird Flu.” This action comes as cases were detected in dairy cows on farms in Southern California, signaling the need to further expand monitoring and build on the coordinated statewide approach to contain and mitigate the spread of the virus. The virus has spread in 16 states among dairy cattle, following its first confirmed detection in Texas and Kansas in March 2024.