Bird Flu Outbreak Spreads; Ohio Reports Human Case

The spread of bird flu is a significant concern in the U.S., with Ohio currently leading in cases, reporting over 14 million affected birds among 73 flocks. A recent outbreak in Ohio's Portage County involved 40 birds, with 29 being 'depopulated' to prevent further transmission. Nebraska has reported a new case in Dawson County, marking its fourth backyard flock outbreak this year, affecting over 200 birds. While there are no human cases in Nebraska yet, there is a human case reported in Ohio, prompting precautions due to the virus's potential to infect humans. Nebraska lawmakers are advocating for comprehensive disaster planning to protect the workforce and supply chain in case of a pandemic. Experts emphasize the need for vigilance due to the risk of the virus mutating to allow human-to-human transmission.