From 30 October, 2026 to 3 November, 2026, APHIS reported 11 wild birds (Western gull, Ring-necked duck, Green-winged teal(3), Northern shoveler, Cinnamon teal(4), Redhead duck) collected from 12 October in 2026 to 24 October in 2026 tested positive for EA H5 HPAI strain in (Riverside(10), San Mateo)counties, California.

Submitting Agency: NWDP(USDA Wildlife Services National Wildlife Disease Program)/CA DFW (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)/CAHFS