In warning to feds, Schumer says keep funding bird flu fight or else grocery costs could rise
- Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that ending federal support for bird flu could raise grocery prices, particularly eggs, which are already climbing again.
- The federal government has invested over $300 million to combat bird flu, but funding cuts could hinder efforts to manage the outbreak, according to Schumer.
- As of January 6, the bird flu virus has affected over 130 million birds in the U.S., with Schumer stating that mismanagement could lead to higher grocery prices.
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue received $2 million in federal funding to combat bird flu, emphasizing its role in public health preparedness, as noted by Syra Madad.
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