Los Angeles County public health officials are investigating the first apparent case of H5 bird flu in humans in the county.
Officials announced on Monday that the victim is an adult who was exposed to the virus by livestock at a worksite. They’re reportedly being treated with anti-viral medication and are recovering at home, according to the county Department of Public Health.
The DPH says the risk to the general public remains low as there is no current evidence of person-to-person spreading of the virus. Other workers at the site of the contraction are currently being monitored for symptoms as well as people who were in close contact with the infected person.
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DPH said no additional cases of the virus have been identified at this time. The country said in a statement that they are working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and the state Department of Health on the investigation of the incident.