Bird flu continues to worsen in the United States and egg prices soar

The U.S. bird flu epidemic is continuing to deteriorate. According to U.S. media reports on April 4 local time, the crisis has spread to 23 states in the United States, resulting in the killing of more than 27 million birds. The outbreak of bird flu has led to soaring egg prices. According to US media reports on the 4th local time, the current average price of eggs is $2.88 per dozen, an increase of 52% compared with the first confirmed case of avian influenza in February, the highest level since March 2020. Supermarkets across the country have warned consumers that egg prices are likely to continue to rise.