Tue Jan 07 02:50:00 IST 2025: ## Bird Flu Concerns Rise After Severe US Case
**Atlanta, GA** – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 66 human cases of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in the United States as of December 30th. While most infections have been mild, primarily affecting individuals like dairy workers who had close contact with infected birds, scientists are expressing concern over the first reported case of severe illness from the virus in a US patient. The details of this severe case are being highlighted in a video released by the CDC (link to video would go here if available). Further investigation is underway to understand the implications of this development.
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