Colorado H5n1 Case

Bird Flu Cases Increase in Colorado

Five Poultry Workers Infected

Three Cases Confirmed on Different Farm

A new human case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu has been identified in Colorado, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced July 3, 2024. This brings the total number of confirmed human cases in the state to five. The five cases are all poultry workers from a farm in northeast Colorado. The workers became ill between June 28 and July 2, and all were hospitalized. Two of the workers have since been discharged from the hospital, while the other three remain in stable condition. The CDC is investigating the outbreak and working with state and local health officials to identify and isolate any other potential cases. The agency is also recommending that people avoid contact with sick or dead birds and poultry products. The H5N1 virus is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can cause severe illness in birds and humans. Symptoms of avian flu in humans can range from mild to severe, and can include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches, and fatigue. In severe cases, the virus can lead to pneumonia, respiratory failure, and death. There is no specific treatment for avian flu, but antiviral medications can be used to reduce the severity of the illness. There is also no vaccine available to protect people from the virus.