This emergency proclamation will provide state and local agencies with additional flexibility around staffing, contracting, and other rules to support California’s evolving response.
California on Wednesday declared a state of emergency over highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which grants the state more authorities to deal with the ongoing outbreak.
“This proclamation is a targeted action to ensure government agencies have the resources and flexibility they need to respond quickly to this outbreak,” California Governor Gavin Newsom said. “Building on California’s testing and monitoring system — the largest in the nation — we are committed to further protecting public health, supporting our agriculture industry, and ensuring that Californians have access to accurate, up-to-date information. While the risk to the public remains low, we will continue to take all necessary steps to prevent the spread of this virus.”
California is the first state to declare such an emergency.
The announcement can be found here.
