Farmworkers are facing intense exposure to the bird flu virus, with dairy farm workers in Texas and Michigan testing positive for the virus. Scientists are concerned about the potential for the virus to mutate and spread among people like the seasonal flu. However, many farmworkers lack health insurance and paid sick leave, making it difficult for them to seek medical treatment if they become ill. Efforts are being made to track infections among farmworkers and provide testing, but concerns remain about the lack of resources and support available to these workers.
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Farmworkers Face High-Risk Exposures to Bird Flu, but Testing Isn’t Reaching Them
