Health officials in the most populous state in the country have seen where the bird flu story appears to be heading, and they’re determined to stay ahead of it. Whether the rest of the nation is willing to follow suit remains to be seen.

Bird flu virus has swept through farms across the nation’s largest dairy producing state. All human cases had been mild - until now.

While the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus,” Newsom said.