H5N1 SPOTREP #7

February 12, 2025  /  TLP:CLEAR

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Contents

• Situation Overview
• Impacts to Supply Chain

Situation Overview

• On February 10, the Central Nevada Health District confirmed the first human case of H5N1. The worker was exposed to a new variant, the D1.1 strain, while working with infected dairy cattle.
  • There is still no evidence of person to person spread of the virus.
  • In January, one individual in Louisiana who got infected with the D1.1 strain died. They were over 65 years old and had underlying health conditions. Additionally, last year, a 13-year-old in Canada developed serious symptoms from the D1.1 strain.
  • The CDC continues to consider the risk of H5N1 to the general public to be low.
• As of February 12, there are now 68 confirmed human cases over the last year across 10 different states in the US. Nearly all the cases are from three states:
  • California – 38 cases
  • Washington – 11 cases
  • Colorado – 10 cases
• The populations at greatest risk continues to be agricultural workers in the poultry and dairy industries.
• With the confluence of seasonal flu, RSV, and COVID-19, public health officials are urging people to get their seasonal influenza shot which can reduce the possible risk of coinfection.

Impacts to Supply Chain

• The price of eggs has increased over the last year due to the H5N1 outbreak among poultry. Furthermore, some businesses have seen limited availability and shortages.
  • For individuals in low-income populations, this could disproportionately impact them as eggs are widely consumed as a main source of protein and essential nutrients. 
  • If individuals are lacking those essential nutrients, it makes their body more susceptible to respiratory illnesses, and can also make it harder for them to recover.

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