The confirmation last week of H5N1 bird flu in northern elephant seals at California’s Año Nuevo State Parkhas put wildlife managers and public health officials on alert.

A human case of H5N1, also known as bird flu, has been identified in Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The federal agency notes the risk to the public remains low.

Bird flu (H5N1) confirmed in a Jefferson County poultry flock. Risk to the public is low; officials urge biosecurity and avoiding sick or dead birds.

Avian flu, commonly known as bird flu, may be back in the news, but the risk to residents of North Central Ohio is considered low.

DISEASE control measures have been put in place as a suspected case of bird flu has been flagged in Omagh, Co Tyrone. “Humane culling” of all birds on the site of the potential outbreak and the ...

Infection can also be transmitted to people by touching surfaces contaminated with infected bird mucous, saliva or feces and then touching their eyes, mouth or nose, or if liquid contaminated splashes ...