The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that the risk of an outbreak of bird flu in humans is low, but Illinois’ health department is preparing for the possibility. However, the Trump administration recently laid off 1,300 probationary employees of the CDC, affecting 10% of the agency’s workforce. This move follows a pause in federal health agencies’ communications with the public, which prevented the publication of a report on bird flu during that time.
While the CDC has been monitoring and responding to cases of bird flu, recent leadership changes and staffing cuts create uncertainty about the agency’s ability to continue its monitoring. The Illinois Department of Public Health reassures that there is no active risk to humans in the state, but precautions are being taken to limit the spread of the virus among animals. There have been reported cases of bird flu infections in humans, with one associated death.
State agencies are providing guidelines on how to deal with bird flu cases, and rapid tests have been created to identify the specific strain of the virus in infected individuals. Additionally, strict biosecurity practices are being recommended to prevent the spread of the virus among animals.
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