Excerpt from conclusion: > At the present time, based on available information, WHO assesses the overall public health risk posed by A(H5N1) to be low, and for

Excerpt from conclusion: > At the present time, based on available information, WHO assesses the overall public health risk posed by A(H5N1) to be low, and for those with exposure to infected birds or animals or contaminated environments, the risk of infection is considered low-to-moderate. This risk requires close monitoring and WHO and partners will continue to regularly assess and publish public health risk assessments for avian influenza.