Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera declares bird flu emergency in state
By Fox News
January 30, 2026, 6:09 PM EST
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Denver, Colorado (Fox News) — Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera declared a disaster emergency for a bird flu outbreak in Weld County.
Key Facts:
- Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) found in egg laying facility with 1.3 million chickens
- Rash of outbreaks in Weld County in July 2024 affected nearly 3.4 million chickens
- State of emergency activates disaster emergency funds and mobilizes resources
- Declaration made while Gov. Jared Polis attended Colorado River negotiation meeting in D.C.
