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.

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,

According to reports, the Plateau outbreak was recorded in a farm in Farin Gada, Jos North Local Government Area, where over 3,000 birds were affected. Disturbingly, the infected birds had been sold before veterinary officials could conduct depopulation,