Bird flu in Cayman: What’s the risk to people?
The detection of avian influenza in birds in Cayman has prompted reassurance from health officials that the public faces a low risk of contracting the disease, while a multi-agency response has been launched to prevent the virus from spreading.
H5N1 avian influenza was confirmed on 28 Nov., after several turkeys were found dead at a farm on Cemetery Road. Laboratory testing the following day identified seven more infected birds, triggering a multi-agency response to isolate the site and contain the outbreak. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Dec 05, 2025 02:53 PM