Reported 4 months ago
Farmworkers, particularly in dairy farms, are facing high-risk exposures to the bird flu virus, with concerns that testing isn't reaching them effectively due to lack of resources and access to healthcare. Only two cases have been confirmed in the U.S. among dairy farm workers, prompting calls for increased testing and monitoring. Advocates stress the importance of tracking infections among farmworkers to understand the virus's dangers and prevent potential mutations that could lead to a pandemic. Federal efforts are being made to incentivize testing among farmworkers, but concerns remain about their ability to afford treatment or take time off work if they test positive.
Source: YAHOO