A case of the bird flu in a human has surfaced in Stanislaus County, marking a concerning although not unprecedented event amid this year’s spread of the H5N1 strain. FOX40 reports that the infected individual had been in contact with dairy cattle that carried the virus. Despite the infection, the afflicted person suffered only mild symptoms and underwent treatment with antiviral medications. County health officials emphasized the rarity of such a case and assured the public that the risk remains low.