LA Times: Despite warnings from bird flu experts, it’s business as usual in California dairy country

"...Although dozens of cows were sick, and their owner expected that number to climb, none of the farm’s workers wore personal protective equipment and vehicles from off site were let in and out with nary a hint of concern.... "

"...her husband, a dairy worker, told her that two of his co-workers had red, swollen eyes, but they had continued working despite displaying bird flu symptoms.

“It’s an illness that they know the cows have, and many cows have died. But the boss cared about the cows, not the workers,”..."

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Bird flu warnings are going unheeded at many dairy farms

New research and discussions with dairy farmers in the Central Valley suggests H5N1 bird flu is more widespread among people than the reported numbers indicate.

^{Susanne Rust (Los Angeles Times)}