article_snippet.sent: But as with any potential threat to human health, human health are preparing for the worst just in case.
article_snippet.sent: The CDC and the United States Department of Agriculture held a press conference Wednesday to talk about preparations.
article_snippet.sent: The risk to humans is low, our food supply is safe," said Dr. John Clifford, the USDA's Chief Veterinary Officer.
article_snippet.sent: We know how to address disease when We find disease.
article_snippet.sent: The news is bad for some 3.5 million birds, but not for humans.
article_snippet.sent: That said, human infections have occurred" with another strain of the virus, found in Africa and in Asia, so the CDC cannot rule out the possibility of human infection, Fry said.
article_snippet.sent: We are cautiously optimistic" that " won't spread to humans, but "We are prepared for the possibility of human infection," Fry added.
article_snippet.sent: They are studying the virus and creating candidate vaccines which could be used if one were ever needed.
article_snippet.sent: The CDC said, as with any evolving public health situation, The CDC will continue to provide updated information as it becomes available.
article_snippet.sent: The good news is the virus doesn't like warm weather or strong sunlight, according to the USDA.
highlights_snippet.sent: The CDC says "the risk to humans is low," but, as always, humans are preparing for the worst case .
  