Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, has been confirmed in 10 counties in Kentucky, including Wayne County.
At this time, Wayne County is the only county in the Lake Cumberland area that has reported a case.
According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, the case was found in a waterfowl or wading bird.
HPAI viruses are severe, causing high mortality in chickens, turkeys, and ducks. It can also affect dairy cows.
While the risk to human health posed by avian influenza is low, people can become infected with avian influenza if they inhale it or if it gets into a person’s eyes, nose, or mouth.
