- Bird flu, specifically influenza A (H5), has been detected in the wastewater of Phoenix, Surprise, and Tempe, Arizona.
- The Maricopa County Department of Public Health confirmed this via wastewater sampling to monitor viral spread in the community.
- Though detected, there are currently no confirmed human cases in the county and the overall risk to people remains low.
- California has been significantly impacted by the bird flu outbreak, holding a majority of the nation's confirmed human cases.
- Monitoring through wastewater testing provides early insight into virus spread, even for asymptomatic cases.
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