A strain of avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock of birds in Dallas County, although the virus poses little threat to public health, the...
Though the virus is highly contagious in birds, risk of its transmission to humans is low, health experts sayMarin WolfA strain of avian influenza has been detected in a backyard flock of birds in Dallas County, although the virus poses little threat to public health, the Texas Animal Health Commission announced Monday.
“The depopulation response is what we should do to prevent and control it, but at this point it’s low-risk for humans,” said Dr. Philip Huang, director of Dallas County Health and Human Services. Though the risk of transmission to humans is low, avian influenza in people can cause symptoms ranging from fever, cough and muscle aches to nausea, abdominal pain and eye infections.
This is the second time this year that the zoo’s birds have been taken behind the scenes in an effort to prevent the contraction of avian flu. The first was in April, after the virus was detected in a flock in Erath County, about 100 miles southwest of Dallas.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
County-by-county: Where to get sandbags in Northeast FloridaHere are the Northeast Florida counties that have announced plans to distribute sandbags as Hurrican Ian tracks toward Florida.
Read more »
County-by-county: Where to get sandbags in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaHere are the Northeast Florida counties that have announced plans to distribute sandbags as Hurrican Ian tracks toward Florida.
Read more »
Dallas County Judge Jenkins says he and Gov. Abbott haven’t spoken in over 2 yearsDallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and Gov. Greg Abbott haven’t spoken since the early days of COVID-19, Jenkins said over the weekend — a lack of communication...
Read more »
Dallas County Hosts Webinar for Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramDallas County is joining the effort to spread awareness of a program that can make it easier for public employees to pay off their student loan debt.
Read more »
Dallas County Set to Collect Selma City Property Taxes - Alabama NewsAnd it's the first year the county will be collecting the property taxes for both the city of Selma -- and the rest of the county.
Read more »