Efforts to contain the H5N1 avian flu outbreak continue as the CDC confirms the first U.S. severe case linked to a backyard flock in Louisiana. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a State of Emergency after outbreaks in dairy cows.

Authorities urge precautions, including avoiding sick animals, wearing protective gear, and cooking poultry thoroughly. Farmers and flock owners are advised to monitor animals and report illnesses. The focus remains on safeguarding public health and agriculture, with officials emphasizing the low risk of human-to-human transmission.