CDC declares bird flu emergency over as experts warn of possible fall resurgence

The bird flu emergency is officially over, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The agency’s emergency response to H5N1 bird flu, which was activated on April 4, 2024, was "deactivated" on July 2, the agency told Reuters, citing declining animal infections and an absence of human cases since February.

As of July 7, the CDC will combine its bird flu updates with its routine influenza updates, according to a news release on its website.

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