Officials in Texas have confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI or bird flu) in Austin-Travis County. The virus was detected in dead birds found in North Austin after tests conducted by an area veterinary lab.
Austin Public Health Department and Texas Department of State Health Services issued an advisory to remind the public that individuals working with infected wild birds, poultry, or dairy cows are at a higher risk of contracting the virus if exposed to sick or infected animals.
