https://www.cdc.gov/flu/pdf/avianflu/avian-flu-transmission.pdf
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Late last week the CDC Confirmed 5th & 6th Human H5 Infection From Poultry Farm In Colorado and we learned of a 2nd poultry farm - also in Weld County - that had been infected (see CIDRAP report H5N1 strikes another large layer farm in Colorado).
Over the weekend there have been local media reports of a 7th presumptive positive case among poultry workers, and this morning the Colorado Health Department is reporting that case was detected at the 2nd poultry farm.
Samples have been sent to the CDC for confirmation. The brief statement follows:
State health officials closely monitor farms responding to avian flu spread in poultry and cows
State health officials report another presumptive case of avian flu in a poultry farm worker
Denver (July 20, 2024) — State health officials have identified another presumptive positive human case of avian flu after providing assistance at a second poultry farm in northeast Colorado/Weld County. The State Laboratory will now send the sample to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for confirmation. Testing of other workers, who are culling infected poultry at the commercial egg layer operation, is ongoing.
For detailed information on previous cases and the state's ongoing response, please refer to our earlier press release(opens in new window), which reports six confirmed human cases of avian flu among workers at another farm in Weld County.
The state’s disciplined, coordinated response between the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the State Emergency Operations Center allows it to respond quickly to farms across Colorado.
The CDC continues to state that the risk of avian flu to the general public is low. It also continues to be safe to consume properly handled and cooked poultry products. For more information about avian flu in humans, visit CDPHE's avian flu information page(opens in new window).
