Los Angeles reports bird flu case after state officials declare an emergency

Bird flu case reported in Los Angeles after state officials declare emergency Los Angeles County health officials reported the first human case of bird flu in the area less than a week after a statewide emergency declaration was announced. ABC News ABC News

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In a statement released on Monday, the L.A. County Department of Public Health said the human case of H5 bird flu was detected in an adult who was exposed to livestock infected with the virus at a worksite.

The unnamed adult had mild symptoms, has been treated with antivirals and is recovering at home, according to the agency.

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