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California Boosts Bird Flu Defense Amid Rising Cases

2/14/2025

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Since Donald Trump's inauguration, federal agencies have kept bird flu reports under wraps, heightening concerns among health officials as cases surge in the U.S. In response, California is leveraging COVID-19 lessons to combat the outbreak, ramping up surveillance and distributing protective gear. Officials assure the public that, despite the rising cases, the risk remains low.

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Since Donald Trump's inauguration, federal agencies have kept bird flu reports under wraps, heightening concerns among health officials as cases surge in the U.S. In response, California is leveraging COVID-19 lessons to combat the outbreak, ramping up surveillance and distributing protective gear. Officials assure the public that, despite the rising cases, the risk remains low.