First rare human case of bird flu reported in Los Angeles County
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The LA County Department of Public Health confirmed the first human case of bird flu in the county, just days after Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency over the disease.
While this is the first human case in the county, the public health department said the overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low, adding that there is currently no evidence of person-to-person spread of the virus. Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
Still, those who are in close contact with the infected person, as well as other workers at the worksite, are being monitored for symptoms and have been offered testing, antiviral prophylaxis and personal protective equipment. Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.
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