
California reported four more probable H5 avian flu infections in farm workers, bringing its total to 20 cases, 17 of them confirmed by the CDC. Washington added three probable cases in people exposed to sick poultry, and federal officials reported more outbreaks in dairy cows and poultry.
Continued H5N1 spread in poultry and dairy herds reduces flock and herd output, which can tighten chicken supply and support prices. These human cases are small in scale, so the direct market effect is limited for now.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
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