A new strain of bird flu, called highly pathogenic H5N9, has been identified at a duck farm in California. This marks the first U.S. detection of this particular H5N9 variant, distinguishing it from the more common H5N1 strain that has been associated with several human infections. While scientists are closely monitoring the situation, current assessments by health officials indicate that the immediate risk to humans remains low — unless you count the price of eggs as an impact to our lives.
And if you’re a little in the dark on bird flu, this explainer is a good place to start.
