A person in Los Angeles County has been confirmed to have contracted H5N1, or bird flu, after exposure to livestock. The victim, an adult, experienced mild symptoms and is recovering at home after receiving antivirals. The public health department says the risk to the general public remains low, but those in close contact with the infected person are being monitored for symptoms.
The case is part of an ongoing investigation involving the county public health department, California Department of Public Health, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts warn that people who interact with infected livestock or wildlife have a higher risk of infection.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency due to bird flu after an outbreak occurred among dairy cows in Southern California farms. He urged the public to take basic precautions to prevent exposure, such as avoiding contact with sick animals and getting the seasonal flu vaccine.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/health/first-rare-human-case-of-bird-flu-reported-in-los-angeles-county