LUBBOCK, Texas – The city of Lubbock Public Health made an announcement Friday morning urging citizens to avoid handling or touching sick or dead birds.
Due to the circulation of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI, or H5N1) in wild birds across the country, it is important for residents to take precautions.
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The city said Migratory birds moving through our area may contribute to the spread of the virus, increasing the likelihood of encountering infected wildlife.
While the risk to public health is currently considered low, close contact with infected birds or contaminated environments can lead to transmission…