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Concerns Over Lack of Wastewater Testing for Bird Flu in California's Central Valley

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Concerns Over Lack of Wastewater Testing for Bird Flu in California's Central Valley

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  • State Sen. Melissa Hurtado highlighted the absence of wastewater surveillance in the Central Valley as bird flu spreads among vulnerable populations.
  • As of late December, 37 infections of H5N1 bird flu were reported in California, predominantly among dairy workers.
  • The lack of wastewater testing in counties such as Tulare and Kings poses a significant public health risk.
  • Hurtado plans to propose legislation aimed at expanding wastewater surveillance in high-risk agricultural communities.
  • The virus has been detected in wildlife, indicating a broader environmental presence, despite the lack of comprehensive testing.

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