Last Updated: June 7, 2024
Key Takeaways
- HPAI (A)H5N1 has been detected for the first time in dairy cattle in Iowa and Minnesota. The virus has now been detected in dairy cattle in at 11 states. It was also detected in house mice this week, prompting concerns they could spread the virus.
- The USDA detected HPAI (A)H5N1 viral particles in meat from dairy cattle, but could not determine if these particles were infectious. It is thought that cooking beef to ‘medium’ or hotter will eliminate the virus from meat if present.
- The USDA announced $824 million in funding for livestock and wildlife surveillance, as well as livestock vaccine development.
- HHS has ordered 4.8 million HPAI (A)H5N1 vaccines to be stockpiled. Production could reach 150 million in six months if needed.
- COVID-19 activity continues to increase nationally. Yet, models suggest it has stabilized in Virginia.
- Water main breaks disrupted drinking water supply in much of Atlanta over the past week, prompting concern about aging pipelines nationally.
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