The California Department of Health reported on the 14th that confirmed cases of human infection with the avian influenza virus in the state this year have risen to 6, and 5 dairy farm workers are suspected to be infected. The California Department of Public Health said samples of the five suspected cases are expected to arrive at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week. The 11 confirmed and suspected cases each came from 9 different dairy farms in California. The infected showed mild symptoms of infection and were not hospitalized.

The California Department of Health reported on the 14th that confirmed cases of human infection with the avian influenza virus in the state this year have risen to 6, and 5 dairy farm workers are suspected to be infected. The California Department of Public Health said samples of the five suspected cases are expected to arrive at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week. The 11 confirmed and suspected cases each came from 9 different dairy farms in California. The infected showed mild symptoms of infection and were not hospitalized.