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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

And maybe a few in OR, too -- migration? (Also one in NJ)

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

No biggie, but noticing a few #H5N1 #BirdFlu wastewater "hits" in the SF Bay Area: Palo Alto, San Jose and Sunnyvale. 🤔

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

#GroundSquirrelInvasion? At least 14 in my back yard. I’ve never seen it like this.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Here's a screenshot of the video clip Newsom's comms shop sent me -- the one they threatened to send to my editor if I proceeded with this story. They searched for a video/photo of me with a water bottle, found one, then circled it in red. They never provided a response to my questions.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Three domestic cats in Contra Costa Co w/ #H5N1 #BirdFlu, as well as an Arctic fox, a mink and a skunk. This is just the ten most recently identified on APHIS website -- mammals from OH to AK. Folks, this is not good.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

They did it! CA FINALLY announced its ban on expanded polystyrene in food service ware that went into effect on Jan. 1 -- and for which the state has been peculiarly silent, for 92 days.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

USDA finally added the #H5N1 #BirdFlu infected herds I'd heard about (2 weeks ago) to its list, bringing CA's total to 754; 983 across 17 states. Meanwhile domestic cats are getting pummeled -- APHIS' list shows last 10 entries were all cats.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

A day late (and what a wonderful way to celebrate!!) but HBD with a fisher -- the middle child of the weasel family.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

FWIW, signs of #H5N1 #BirdFlu in CA's wastewater is pretty sporadic and low. So, even though I've been told there are 5 more presumptive #H5N1 #BirdFlu dairy herds in CA (total=753), things don't seem as hot as they did a month or two ago.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Still at 747 reportedly infected #H5N1 #BirdFlu dairy herds in CA (my last update was 2/19); 973 across 17 states. I believe the additional herd added to USDA/APHIS website was an additional NV D1.1 herd.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

🦝 OK Bluesky fliers: 4 black rats from #RiversideCo. infected w/ #H5N1 #BirdFlu per USDA/APHIS website. I asked the county how it came to be the rats were tested. Part of typical surveillance? Were they acting funny? Riverside Co punted to USDA. USDA is unresponsive. Anyone have intel?🦝

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

#H5N1 #BirdFlu #MMWR human-to-cat/cat-to-human study finally published. Here's what struck me: Dairy workers w/symptoms refusing testing; "uninfected" dairy farm w/reportedly dead barn cats; no questions re raw milk consumption; symptoms in dairy worker including vomiting and diarrhea.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

WOAH reports H5N5 strain of #BirdFlu in Labrador/Newfoundland backyard flock. Same area that #H5N1 was introduced in 2021 to North America. The H5 part is from the H5N1 2.3.4.4b variety. As Trump slashes USDA/CDC testing and surveillance in US, helpful to keep an eye North to see what's coming.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

I'd forgotten this (7/22) letter, until a source sent to me -- but seems coldly prescient considering @governor.ca.gov 's silence on the #SB54 #plastics legislation, and the back-room pressure campaign by the plastics industry to delay, delay, delay. (1/6)

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

#H5N1 #BirdFlu D1.1 in Maricopa Co., AZ dairy herd. First dairy case in AZ -- so, we're now at 17 states. CA is surrounded (NV and AZ). Caught as a result of USDA National Milk Testing Program.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Confirmed human #H5N1 #BirdFlu case in Ohio poultry worker. Presumably D1.1. First case in Ohio. Don't touch sick or dead birds.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Here are more detailed instructions:

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Can contact via Signal -- most reporters have accounts. Or just call on phone. Most papers have severs you can send to, as well. Here's a screenshot of the LA Times' (just search tip leak LA Times and the page will pop up with instructions)

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Pet cat in San Mateo County; stray from Half Moon Bay. #H5N1 #BirdFlu. Source of infection unclear. Euthanized. 😿

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I don't understand why I'm being targeted for these products. I have no idea what the middle object is. Or the watermelon thing. And I don't have a cat. And why is the cat in that box?

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

735 #H5N1 #BirdFlu cases in CA and 4 new ones (1/31) in NV. That makes for a total of 956 across 16 states. And commercial poultry dying seemingly everywhere; so, too, wild birds (snowy owls, hooded mergansers, red-tailed hawks, etc).

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

732 dairy herds in CA have reportedly been infected with #H5N1 #BirdFlu, for a total of 949 across 16 states. #WastewaterScan data shows prevalence is down across CA. Turlock is the dramatic line there.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Although the doves have taken over

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Winds must be shifting. When I wrote that, it was pretty hazy. But now looks pretty clear although the sky is a funny color from where I'm sitting.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

And we're at 710 #H5N1 #BirdFlu infected dairy herds in CA, and 927 nationwide (across 16 states). Also, a few more cats in LA County sickened/died from eating #H5N1 infected Monarch raw pet food.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

(Only in) Menlo Park Police fleet:

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

CA reporting 650 #H5N1 #BirdFlu infected dairy herds; 866 across 16 states. And wastewater hits for H5 still popping off around the state.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Also, riddle me this WI?? How have you escaped dairy herd #H5N1 infections for so long when 3/4 of your neighbors (IA, MI and MN) had it?

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

🧀🚨 WI reports first presumptive human case of #H5N1 #Birdflu. Person had exposure to infected commercial poultry flock. As a former #Badger, I say welcome to this small but growing club of infected states! Confirmed and/or Presumptive in CA, CO, DE, LA, MI, MO, OR, TX, WI and WA

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

CA Gov. Newsom @governor.ca.gov declares state of emergency re #H5N1 #BirdFlu as virus moves into SoCal herds

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Dead cats in LA County -- drank infected #H5N1 raw milk. Confirmatory tests underway. Per LA County public health

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Interesting article about Princeton prof building sustainable home. He's referred to as "Dr. Meggers" throughout. His wife, also a PhD, is "Ms. Stern." Curious what the NYT rule book is on this? Male PhD's get a "Dr."? Female PhD's don't? Or only one "Dr." per family? www.nytimes.com/2024/12/08/n...

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Here he is, post-walk and napping, while I wait for edits and make calls.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

"carrots, by God, poor carrots" 🥕🥕 #H5N1 www.latimes.com/environment/...

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

CDPH warns consumers about raw milk pet foods, such as "pet food topper" and "pet food kefir" in recall statement. Also warns consumers to keep raw milk away from eyes, nose, face -- any place it could be inhaled or swallowed. #H5N1

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Recall of all #RawFarm raw milk and cream remaining on store shelves in California; includes anything produced between 11/9 and 11/27 -- #H5N1 positive

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Big news! Every CA wastewater site monitored by #WastewaterScan has had a #H5N1 bird flu hit in the past 2 weeks. EVERY SINGLE ONE.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

#H5N1 contaminated raw milk may have been sold in Los Angeles County.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

CDC confirms CA child's #H5N1 case. Per press release: "55 human cases of H5 bird flu have now been reported in the United States during 2024, with 29 in California." CDC website does not reflect this. Anyone know what the other CA case is?? (My count is 28 human in CA, 54 total - incl child)

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Child in Alameda Co. has #H5N1 bird flu. Source unknown. Mild respiratory symptoms. Recovering at home. Per CDPH.

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Is the USDA #H5N1 livestock site map down? www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-po...

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Susanne Rust @susrust.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

OR just reported first #H5N1 human case; poultry worker. This follows CA's report of 5 new cases (3 confirmed by CDC Wed. and 2 yesterday)

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