Bird Flu

In response to a nationwide bird flu outbreak, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will now require testing samples of unpasteurized milk in six states, including Michigan

The new guidance comes after a study showed that some dairy workers had signs of infection, even when they didn’t report feeling sick. Blood tests of 115 workers on farms in Michigan and Colorado showed that eight workers had antibodies that indicated previous infection.

The state expanded its hotline for seasonal workers impacted by bird flu, West Nile Virus has been detected in Kent County, Shelley Irwin takes a visit to Circle Theatre on Living West Michigan, and more.

The hotline provides information in English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole with translation services available in other languages as well

We recap a segment from last night’s episode of Living West Michigan, also, the Kent County Animal shelter has opened a new dog park, a 120 year old church in Belding is closing its doors, and more state.

Recent wastewater data has detected the virus across several cities in the state including in Jackson and Mount Pleasant

Patrick Center explores the economic impact of cruises on the Great Lakes, also the KCHD makes a year of its lead exposure prevention campaign, Michigan is offering more money to farms impacted by bird flu, and more.

Michigan is reporting 25 dairy herds in the state have been affected by bird flu. Federal officials say two human cases have been identified in the state

Shelley Irwin talks to local musician Sixman, a free camp for children with cancer is open for registration, a restoration project at an Ottawa County park is underway, and more state and West Michigan news

Scott Vander Werf and Eric Kuiper preview this weekend’s new films, also Ottawa County has a new Family Justice Center, the Ready by Five millage is up for renewal in August, and more state and West Michigan news.