Questions on Milk And the Bird Flu Virus
Federal officials will soon begin testing the country's milk supply for the virus. Here's what to know.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it would soon begin testing the country's milk supply for H5N1, the virus that causes avian influenza.
Milk has been a central concern as cases of bird flu have ticked up over the past year. Researchers believe the virus has spread between cows and to farmworkers through contaminated milk. More than 700 dairy herds have been affected by the virus, and at least 58 people, mostly farm workers, have been sickened.
Here's what we know about the virus and its potential impact on milk...
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