California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to address the spread of avian influenza (bird flu) after cases were detected in dairy cows. This move aims to expedite the state's response and bolster its monitoring efforts. While no human-to-human transmission has been reported in California, the governor emphasizes the need for a coordinated approach to contain the virus.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday to deal with an outbreak of avian influenza , sparking renewed criticism of his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, when he shut down the local economy.
Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a State of Emergency to streamline and expedite the state’s response to Avian influenza A , commonly known as “Bird Flu.” This action comes as cases were detected in dairy cows on farms in Southern California, signaling the need to further expand monitoring and build on the coordinated statewide approach to contain and mitigate the spread of the virus.
To date, no person-to-person spread of Bird Flu has been detected in California and nearly all infected individuals had exposure to infected cattle. California has already established the largest testing and monitoring system in the nation to respond to the outbreak. This emergency proclamation will provide state and local agencies with additional flexibility around staffing, contracting, and other rules to support California’s evolving response.on Sirius XM Patriot on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET . He is the author ofThe Trumpian Virtues: The Lessons and Legacy of Donald Trump’s Presidency
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