Two California dairy workers were infected with H5N1 bird flu, bringing the total US human cases this year to 16, health officials confirmed Thursday. 2 cases have now been confirmed in California this year. The workers, who were in contact with infected cattle in the Central Valley, experienced mild symptoms, including conjunctivitis. The cases occurred at separate farms, with no known link between the two individuals. The CDC, which confirmed the test results, emphasized that new human cases from animal exposure are expected but pose a low risk to the public. The outbreak has affected over 250 dairy herds across 14 states since March. Bird Flu Outbreak in US: Second Human Case of H5N1 Reported in Michigan.

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