2 'exclusively indoor' cats in Michigan caught bird flu, potentially from their owners

If I'm reading this correctly, the reported cases occured in May of 2024? So, 8-9 months ago? I understand testing, etc., does take some time, but it feels unreasonably long for this information to become public. Are my expectations out of line?

Is this part of project 2025?

That makes me wonder—are there any major animal diseases for which humans are the reservoir species?

This is probably the most terrifying thing that's happened in awhile. I love my lil mans