Avian flu detected in 2 individuals taking part in testing programme

Avian flu detected in 2 individuals taking part in testing programme UKHSA has detected influenza A (H5) virus in 2 poultry workers, following the introduction of an asymptomatic testing programme for people who have been in contact with infected birds.

The 2 people returning positive tests are known to have recently worked on an infected poultry farm in England. Neither has experienced any symptoms of avian influenza and both have since tested negative. UK Health Security Agency

See also:

• Two poultry workers test positive for bird flu BBC News
• Health chiefs are tracking bird flu outbreak 'very carefully' after two workers test positive The Daily Mail
• Bird flu could become the next human pandemic – and politicians aren't paying attention | Devi Sridhar The Guardian
• Bird flu detected in workers at poultry farm The Independent
• Bird flu: What are the symptoms and how common is the virus among humans The Independent
• Bird flu detected in two poultry workers in England - but no signs of human-to-human transmission ITV News
• Two poultry workers test positive for bird flu after contact on infected farm Sky News