Bird flu case confirmed in backyard poultry flock in Maricopa County Arizona

A case of bird flu has been confirmed in a backyard poultry flock in Maricopa County, Arizona. The Arizona Department of Health Services reported that samples tested positive for Avian Influenza on November 21 after the owner noticed illness in the flock. The affected area is now under quarantine, and measures are being taken to eliminate the virus. This follows a previous detection of bird flu at a commercial poultry farm in Pinal County earlier this month, which was also quarantined. Health officials state that the risk to the general public remains low. They are working with local health departments to monitor the situation and advise those at risk to follow public health guidelines.