GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Avian Influenza is on the rise across the United States; however, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the risk of the populace contracting the virus from wild birds, cattle, and other animals remains slim. The CDC released a media statement that will bring awareness to the public in regard to the disease.
The CDC recommends that certain safety measures be taken:
· As a general precaution, whenever possible people should avoid direct contact with wild birds and other animals infected with or suspected to be infected with bird flu viruses and observe them only from a. . .