Reported 12 months ago
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, concerns rise over the lack of testing among dairy workers, despite the virus being detected in three farmworkers and in cattle in several states. Testing and surveillance challenges include voluntary testing, limited access to healthcare for workers living in remote areas, and language barriers for immigrant workers who mostly speak Indigenous languages. Efforts are being made in various states to offset milk loss, conduct testing on farms, and encourage worker participation, with calls to prioritize farmworkers' health amidst the low public risk.
Source: YAHOO