Bird flu detected in dead birds found in north Austin

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Austin Public Health said Wednesday afternoon that a local veterinary lab examined dead birds found in north Austin and detected bird flu, according to a press release. The agency said that those results were confirmed by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

APH said it wants the public to be cautious of contact with wild birds. While person-to-person spread of the virus hasn't been reported, there have been at least 60 human infections in the...