Bird Flu Cases in the U.S.

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Bird flu cases detected in the U.S., with a human death reported in Louisiana. Risk to the public remains low, but caution advised for those in contact with infected birds or animals.

Key Points

  • Highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in Austin-Travis County, Texas
  • Over 60 human cases of bird flu reported in the U.S.
  • First human death in the U.S. related to bird flu reported in Louisiana
  • Risk to the public deemed low by CDC and LDH