AVIAN INFLUENZA A(H5) DETECTED IN INYO COUNTYInyo County Health and Human Services1360 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA 93514 Ste. 111Anna Scott, HHS Director [email protected]Stephanie Tanksley, HHS Deputy Director [email protected]James Richardson, Health Officer [email protected]AVIAN INFLUENZA A(H5) DETECTED IN INYO COUNTYPublic Health Advises PrecautionsJanuary 27, 2026 Bishop, CA –Inyo County Health & Human Services – Public Health is informing the community that avian influenza A(H5), also known as “H5 bird flu,” has been detected in local animals within Inyo County. Testing and ReportingImmediately report suspected cases to Inyo County Public Health. Detection of avian influenza in animals or wastewater does not necessarily indicate human infection but serves as an early warning tool for public health agencies. For more information, contact Inyo County Public Health at (760) 873-7868.