Governor Newsom declares a state of emergency in California due to bird flu.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due to H5N1, commonly known as bird flu or bird flu.

The emergency follows an outbreak of the virus among dairy cows on a Southern California farm. That’s according to a news release on the governor’s website.

after it was first reported in Texas and Kansas in March. Bird flu has been confirmed in cattle across 16 U.S. states. As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The statement said in California: There are no cases of bird flu transmission among humans. All infections were linked to contact with infected cattle.

“This announcement is a targeted action to ensure government agencies have the resources and flexibility needed to quickly respond to this outbreak,” Governor Newsom said in a statement.

“By creating California’s test and trace system. which is the largest in the country We are committed to protecting public health. Support our agricultural industry and ensure that Californians have access to accurate and up-to-date information,” he continued.

“Although the risk to the public remains low, But we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus.”

Also on Wednesday, the CDC confirmed the first person in Louisiana with severe symptoms.

Health authorities confirm that “The current public health risk remains low,” but said it was “monitoring the situation carefully.”