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Only two people in the U.S. have tested positive after being exposed to a wave of bird flu spreading among cows.
Farmworkers face some of the most intense exposures to the bird flu virus.
Federal authorities recently announced they would pay farmworkers $ 75 each to be tested for the virus.
Advocates say many farmworkers lack health insurance and paid sick leave.
California and Wisconsin health departments say they did not immediately receive requests from farm owners for extra equipment.
Most dairy workers already wear waterproof aprons, boots, and gloves.
Plastic face shields seem like a better option for that environment, especially to prevent milk from spraying into workers’ eyes.
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