France raises bird flu alert to high: What’s going on and should you care?
France has increased its bird flu alert to high. This action follows infections found in wild birds and poultry farms. Bird flu, or avian influenza, mainly affects birds. Humans can catch it, but rarely. The dangerous H5N1 strain can cause severe illness. Governments monitor outbreaks to prevent human spread. This situation impacts food supply and trade.
France has increased its bird flu alert to high. This action follows infections found in wild birds and poultry farms. Bird flu, or avian influenza, mainly affects birds. Humans can catch it, but rarely. The dangerous H5N1 strain can cause severe illness. Governments monitor outbreaks to prevent human spread. This situation impacts food supply and trade.
