California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to bird flu cases in the state.
A statement from the governor's office characterized the move as a "proactive action to strengthen robust state response" to avian influenza A (H5N1).
"This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure government agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak," Newsom said in a statement. "Building on California's testing and monitoring system—the largest in the nation—we are committed to further protecting public health, supporting our agriculture industry, and ensuring that Californians have access to accurate, up-to-date information."
He added, "While the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus."
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
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