The UK government has confirmed the presence of the avian influenza (H5N1) virus in a cove.

According to Reuters, the UK government confirmed the first avian influenza (H5N1) virus in the country. The virus was reported to have emerged in a cove.

WHAT IS INFLUENZA (H5N1)?

Influenza is a contagious viral disease that primarily affects the nose, throat, bronchi, and sometimes the lungs, causing mild or severe symptoms. There are 3 types of influenza viruses: A, B, and C.

WAYS OF TRANSMISSION FOR INFLUENZA

Influenza spreads through the respiratory route, when infected particles from coughing and sneezing by a sick person are inhaled by healthy individuals. It can also spread through contaminated hands and easily passes from person to person in crowded spaces. In temperate regions, it leads to annual outbreaks during winter.