{"id":2381934,"date":"2024-12-19T13:14:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T18:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-declares-state-of-emergency-over-bird-flu\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T13:14:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T18:14:26","slug":"california-declares-state-of-emergency-over-bird-flu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-declares-state-of-emergency-over-bird-flu\/","title":{"rendered":"California Declares State of Emergency Over Bird Flu"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-declares-state-of-emergency-over-bird-flu%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2381934&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in response to the detection of \u2064Avian influenza A (H5N1), \u2064commonly known\u200d as Bird Flu, in dairy cows in Southern California. This proactive measure aims to enhance the state&#8217;s response capabilities and\u200b monitoring efforts to prevent the virus&#8217;s spread. Even\u2064 tho no human-to-human transmission has been reported, and the\u2062 risk to the general public is considered\u200b low, the emergency declaration is \u2064intended to provide adaptability to state \u200band local agencies\u200d in managing the outbreak \u200cmore effectively. The\u200b declaration has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservatives-disgusted-and-liberals-delighted-by-boehner-crying-at-tribute-for-pelosi\/\" title=\"Conservatives Disgusted and Liberals Delighted by Boehner Crying at Tribute for Pelosi\">elicited mixed reactions<\/a>, \u2064with some critics comparing the situation to past COVID-19 responses. california has reportedly\u2064 established the largest testing and monitoring system in the nation to tackle this outbreak.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Golden State has issued a red alert.<\/p>\n<p>Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/2024\/12\/18\/governor-newsom-takes-proactive-action-to-strengthen-robust-state-response-to-bird-flu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">declared<\/a> a state of emergency in California on Wednesday, citing it as a &ldquo;proactive&rdquo; solution.<\/p>\n<p>The reason for such a bold move from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/comedian-adam-carolla-ditching-native-california-calls-narcissistic-empty-gavin-newsom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the embattled<\/a> governor?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/gavin-newsom-insane-budget-proposal-crime-infested-california-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsom<\/a> made the drastic call &ldquo;to streamline and expedite the state&rsquo;s response to Avian influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as &lsquo;Bird Flu.&#8217;&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This action comes as cases were detected in dairy cows on farms in Southern California, signaling the need to further expand monitoring and build on the coordinated statewide approach to contain and mitigate the spread of the virus,&rdquo; Newsom&rsquo;s Wednesday release read.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;To date, no person-to-person spread of Bird Flu has been detected in California, and nearly all infected individuals had exposure to infected cattle,&rdquo; the release continued. &ldquo;California has already established the largest testing and monitoring system in the nation to respond to the outbreak.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This emergency proclamation will provide state and local agencies with additional flexibility around staffing, contracting, and other rules to support California&rsquo;s evolving response.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"http:\/\/ph.lacounty.gov\/acd\/diseases\/h5n1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">County of Los Angeles Public Health Department<\/a>, potential symptoms of the &ldquo;bird flu&rdquo; include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Fever* or feeling febrile<\/li>\n<li>Eye redness (or conjunctivitis)<\/li>\n<li>Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>L.A. county also noted, however, that &ldquo;infection with influenza viruses, including novel influenza A viruses, does not always cause fever.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Fever may not occur in infected persons of any age, particularly in persons aged 65 years and older or people with immunosuppression. The absence of fever should not supersede clinical judgment when evaluating a patient for illness compatible with novel influenza A virus infection.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/posturing-2028-already-newsom-makes-meaningless-attention-grabbing-move-trump-elected\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsom<\/a> further elaborated on the emergency declaration: &ldquo;This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure government agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Building on California&rsquo;s testing and monitoring system &mdash; the largest in the nation &mdash; we are committed to further <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-what-each-of-bidens-42-executive-orders-will-actually-do\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s What Each Of Biden\u2019s 42 Executive Orders Will Actually Do\">protecting public health<\/a>, supporting our agriculture industry, and ensuring that Californians have access to accurate, up-to-date information.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;While the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The declaration has not gone over well with the masses.<\/p>\n<p>In some places, like social media, the usual critics are roasting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/foolish-newsom-slammed-party-latest-elon-musk-snub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsom<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">JUST IN: Governor Gavin Newsom just issued a state of emergency in California in response to concerns over bird flu reports.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom stated that he will &ldquo;take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>It&rsquo;s COVID all over again. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iQSVaslvnB\">pic.twitter.com\/iQSVaslvnB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/libsoftiktok\/status\/1869491405107966269?\">December 18, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Other places, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14207279\/california-state-emergency-h5n1-bird-flu-covid-pandemic.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.K.&rsquo;s Daily Mail<\/a>, outright called Newsom&rsquo;s move a &ldquo;chilling echo of [COVID-19] dark days.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/sacramento\/news\/california-bird-flu-state-of-emergency-newsom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a>, more than half of the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">recorded bird flu diagnoses<\/a> in humans in America have come from California. 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