Three Colorado Poultry Workers Presumed Positive for Bird Flu

CDC and state health officials investigate as bird flu cases in humans and animals increase across the U.S.

The workers exhibited mild symptoms like pink eye and respiratory issues but were not hospitalized.
CDC is conducting confirmatory tests and has sent a team to support the investigation.
There have been seven human bird flu cases in the U.S. this year, linked to poultry and dairy farms.
Health experts express concern over the virus's potential to cause severe disease and a possible pandemic.
Precautions are advised for those in close contact with infected animals, but public risk remains low.