Business · 24/07/2024Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read

Declaration of Emergency Pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act

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The US Secretary of Health and Human Services has issued a declaration of emergency due to the avian influenza A (H79N) virus, citing a significant potential for a public health emergency affecting national security and US citizens abroad.

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