The CDC ends its emergency response to H5N1 bird flu after recording 70 human cases and one death nationally, even as experts note seasonal patterns may increase fall cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ended its emergency response to the H5N1 avian flu. A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said that the emerg… ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially ended its emergency response to the recent bird flu outbreak.

The spokesperson said that surveillance, readiness and response for influenza – including H5N1 bird flu – will continue under the CDC’s influenza division and other appropriate agency programs.

The CDC H5N1 emergency was declared April 4, 2024, and allowed for additional support to the public health response, such as staffing.

The CDC H5N1 emergency was declared April 4, 2024, and allowed for additional support to the public health response, such as staffing.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ended its emergency response to the H5N1 avian flu. A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said that the ...

The CDC’s emergency bird flu response was deactivated to transition back to regular program activity, according to a spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services.

The CDC is reporting that H5N1 bird flu cases in animals have declined, and there haven't been any new human infections since February.