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Fact Sheet: USDA, HHS Announce New Actions to Reduce Impact and Spread of H5N1

Source
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Date
May 10, 2024
Summary
Describes steps taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help reduce the impact of H5N1 on bovines and humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration are increasing screening and testing capacity, genomic sequencing, and other interventions to protect the safety of dairy and other food items.
Tagged as
Agricultural health and safety · Farmers and farmworkers · Food security and nutrition · Health screening · Infectious diseases · Legislation and regulations