(KRON) -- On Friday, county vector control officials said bird flu was detected in geese found at an Alameda beach. Canada geese collected on Oct. 8 and 12 at Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), more commonly known as bird flu.
"The public is advised that infected birds could be found throughout the East Bay and to take precautions to avoid exposure," county officials wrote.
Avian influenza primarily affects wild birds, with cases typically increasing during the fall and winter. Although the risk to the public is low, human infections can occur through close or prolonged exposure to infected birds or contaminated environments, officials said.
The East Bay Regional Park District is monitoring the situation and encouraging visitors to take precautions to reduce exposure.
Park visitors are advised to follow safety tips:
