In a positive finding, the CDC emphasized that there is no evidence the virus has spread from the Louisiana patient to others, and the mutations alone are unlikely to spread from person to person. CDC scientists also confirmed, however, that the Louisiana virus samples are closely related to candidate vaccine strains already developed for bird flu.

Respiratory illness activity is currently considered "high" in the United States, according to the CDC. In one state, it is at a "very high" level.

There’s a new health warning about respiratory illnesses. The CDC is reporting that cases of the cold, flu, COVID and RSV are on the rise.

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