Why has California declared a state of emergency over bird flu?

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to bird flu cases, with funds allocated for outbreak efforts. The first severe case of H5N1 flu in the US was reported in Louisiana, affecting a 65-year-old with underlying health conditions. Bird flu, a deadly virus affecting birds and humans, has a high death rate and can cause pneumonia and organ failure.

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