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Rising cases of avian influenza among migratory birds heading south have led to the culling of 3.5 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks across 70 poultry flocks. Experts warn that the government shutdown has weakened the CDC and Agriculture Department's ability to monitor the virus, potentially driving up egg and turkey prices before Thanksgiving. Retailers like Target and Walmart are attempting to mitigate these costs with fixed-price meal bundles.
Avian influenza has been confirmed in over 80 dairy herds in California, leading to increased PPE requirements for workers and restricted site access. The outbreak is causing significant economic strain on cattle haulers and potentially reducing future milk production.
Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, a deadly hemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola. The WHO is monitoring the situation while also tracking a "spillover" of H5N1 avian influenza into mammals like minks and sea lions. While the current risk to humans is considered low, health officials are preparing for potential changes in the virus's status.
