6 Cases of Bird Flu Confirmed in Orange County

Rescued chickens gather in an aviary at Farm Sanctuary’s Southern California Sanctuary in Acton, Calif., on Oct. 5, 2022. A wave of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu has now entered Southern California as the fall bird migration sets in, raising concerns for wild birds and poultry farms in the region. Mario Tama/Getty Images

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Six birds have tested positive for avian influenza A, also known as bird flu, the Orange County Health Care Agency reported.

“Avian flu is present in Orange County and while the risk of transmission to humans is low, residents should stay away from any dead birds.,” said Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong, Orange County’s health officer and chief medical officer, said Oct. 21.