Impact on Wildlife
Bird flu has led to the death of 20 wild cats at a sanctuary, including cougars, bobcats, Eurasian servals, and an Amur/Bengal tiger, with more than half of the cats infected.
The sanctuary is now under quarantine and closed to the public, as efforts are underway with health officials and veterinarians to safeguard the surviving cats.
Broader Concerns and Measures
The previously warned of bird flu in wild birds and other animals, attributing mammal infections to scavenging on infected birds, though the transmission method for the sanctuary cats remains unclear.
Nationwide concerns escalate with reports of a house cat in dying from contaminated cat food, nearly 900 cattle herds testing positive, and 's first human case reported in December. The has recorded 65 human cases, maintaining a low public health risk.