UK detects human case of bird flu

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 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
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.
Human case of bird flu detected in England
A human case of bird flu has been detected in a person in England, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said. The person acquired the infection on a farm in the West Midlands, where they had close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected 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.
Bird flu outbreak: First human case of avian influenza confirmed in England
The first human case of bird flu has been confirmed in England. The UK Health Security Agency said a person in the West Midlands region caught bird flu on a farm where “they had close and prolonged contact with a large number of infected 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.
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.
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