Although the risk remains low for humans to become infected with the avian influenza virus, also known as H5N1 bird flu, the Mid-Michigan District Health Department is being proactive in trying to

A child is home and recovering after a possible case of bird flu in Alameda County, California, according to the California Department of Public Health. The child had mild upper respiratory symptoms and received treatment.

The California Department of Public Health said Tuesday it is monitoring a possible case of bird flu in a child.

California's public health department reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild respiratory symptoms on Tuesday, but said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and that the child's family members tested negative.

California health officials reported a possible case of bird flu in a child in the San Francisco Bay Area. The child had no known contact with infected animals.

A child in California has tested positive for bird flu, and is recovering at home with mild upper respiratory tract symptoms, state health officials said.

It's considered a “possible” case until the positive test is confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, California officials said.

The bird flu crisis, driven by the H5N1 virus, began several years ago, but ramped up considerably in April when dairy cows started becoming infected. Since then, 53 human cases have been reported across several states.

California's public health department reported a possible case of bird flu in a child with mild respiratory symptoms on Tuesday, but said there was no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus and that the child's family members tested negative.