According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a human case of bird flu has been reported in England.
The individual, who has acquired the H5N1 virus, had been in prolonged contact with a significant number of infected birds on a farm in the West Midlands. The UKHSA has categorized bird-to-human transmission of this disease as “rare,” noting that such incidents have occurred only a few times in the UK previously.
The infected birds were identified with the DI.2 genotype, a strain observed among birds in the UK this season. This genotype differs from the varieties seen in the US among birds and mammals.
The UKHSA’s Chief Medical Adviser, Professor Susan Hopkins, stated that the risk posed by avian flu to the public is still very low. She emphasized the effectiveness of current systems aimed at early detection and response to potential human cases. There is currently no evidence suggesting further transmission from this initial case.
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