UK detects human case of bird flu

UK confirms 'rare' human case of bird flu
LONDON: A "rare" human case of bird flu has been detected in England, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) announced on Monday (Jan 27). "The person acquired the infection on a farm, where they h
Human case of bird flu confirmed in England after nationwide outbreak
The UK Health Security Agency announces first human case since May 2023 as the person in West Midlands caught avian influenza on farm after 'close and prolonged contact' with infected birds
UK detects human case of bird flu, says wider risk remains low
British health authorities said on Monday they had detected a case of the H5N1 bird flu in a person in central England but added that the risk to the wider public remained "very low".
Human case of bird flu found in West Midlands, UKHSA says
The person, who is "currently well", had "close and prolonged contact with infected birds" on a farm and the risk to the wider public is "very low", despite a rise in cases of the disease among birds.
Person in England contracts bird flu, UKHSA confirms
A person in the West Midlands has contracted bird flu after “close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected birds,” the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. The case is only one of seven seen in the UK since 2021 and the risk to the wider public is “low”, it added.
Human case of bird flu recorded in the UK as prevention zone launched
A national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) came into force for the whole of England and Scotland at noon on Saturday in a bid to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and other captive birds.
Human case of avian flu detected in England
A case of influenza A (H5N1) has been confirmed in a person in the West Midlands who acquired the infection on a farm after close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected birds, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed.
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Rare Bird Flu Case Detected in England: Low Public Risk
The UK Health Security Agency has detected a rare case of H5N1 bird flu in a person in central England. Despite acquiring the infection on a farm, the risk to the wider public remains very low. Authorities are tracing contacts and offering antiviral treatment to prevent further spread.
Human case of bird flu has been detected, UK health watchdogs warn
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a case of influenza A(H5N1) in a person in the West Midlands region.
Human case of bird flu detected in UK
The risk to the general public remains low, authorities said, after someone was infected with bird flu while in close contact with birds. View on euronews
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