Colorado Declares Emergency Amid Avian Flu Outbreak

Statewide Action After Outbreak Detected at Egg Operation

Governor Polis Directs Resources to Contain Spread

Governor Jared Polis has extended the state of emergency declared in Weld County, Colorado, to address the ongoing outbreak of avian flu, also known as bird flu. The outbreak was first detected at a commercial egg operation in Weld County, and the emergency declaration allocates state resources to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus.

The avian flu is a highly contagious disease that can spread rapidly among birds, with a high mortality rate. The outbreak in Colorado has prompted concerns about the potential impact on the state's poultry industry and public health. The emergency declaration will allow the state to access additional resources and coordinate efforts to prevent the virus from spreading further.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and local authorities to implement biosecurity measures and contain the outbreak. The declaration of emergency will provide flexibility and expedite the availability of resources to support these efforts.