Initial Findings and Responses
Four agricultural workers in , tested presumptively positive for H5N1 bird flu after exposure to infected birds at an egg farm, marking the state's first such cases.
The workers, who experienced mild symptoms and received antiviral medication, were part of a larger testing effort, with 25 people tested and the number of cases under investigation potentially increasing.
Public Health Measures and Consumer Safety
Health officials assure the public that the risk remains low, emphasizing that proper measures, including the euthanasia of 800,000 chickens and surveillance testing, are in place to prevent the virus's spread.
Consumers are advised that chicken and eggs remain safe, with state veterinarians and health departments taking steps to deactivate the virus and monitor affected areas.