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Bird flu has spread on a Utah mink farm for months; experts alarmed

A bird flu outbreak has persisted on a Utah mink farm for more than two months. Experts warn minks could help the virus adapt to infect people, and say state officials have taken few steps to halt the spread, ProPublica reports.

Published Oct 28, 2026, 1:41 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A bird flu outbreak has been spreading on a Utah mink farm for more than two months. Experts say it is a risk worth watching closely, but state officials have taken few steps to stop it, ProPublica reported.