Bird flu FAQ: Is my pet safe? Can I eat runny eggs? Is it safe to go to the park? [View all]
Bird flu is spreading across the United States, causing egg shortages and soaring prices at supermarkets and restaurants. Since the outbreak started in February 2022, over 166 million birds have been affected. There have been at least 70 confirmed cases of bird flu in humans across 13 U.S. states, and at least one person has died.
On Wednesday, the Trump administration unveiled a five-step plan to combat the outbreak and stabilize the cost of eggs, which could skyrocket more than 40% in 2025, the Agriculture Department said.
The plan includes tightening biosecurity measures for farmers to decrease the risk of contamination, considering a bird flu vaccine for poultry and temporarily importing eggs.
There is no treatment for the bird flu, otherwise known as highly pathogenic avian influenza.
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