Thousands of bird flu cases have been detected in New York flocks, including at Kashong Point, where 50 dead snow geese tested positive. Officials warn the public to avoid contact with bird waste and to report sick or dead birds, though the risk of human infection remains low.

Dr. David Cennimo, an infectious disease specialist at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, breaks down what people need to know about bird flu and how to stay safe. What exactly is bird flu?

After the current strain of bird flu, H5N1, reached the U.S. in 2022, more than 148 million birds have been euthanized. What is the outbreak's potential impacts on humans, the poultry industry, egg prices,

Federal officials warn that early signs of bird flu in humans often include eye redness and irritation. Other symptoms may include fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, and headaches. Less common symptoms are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.