Public health officials have confirmed the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in Los Angeles County this year. A statement released on Monday said that the infected person, an adult, was exposed to infected livestock while at a worksite.

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the patient was an adult exposed to livestock infected with the virus at a worksite. That person was treated with antivirals and is currently recovering at home.

The risk of H5 bird flu remains low in Los Angeles County, but these confirmed cases of the virus in pet cats are a reminder that consuming raw dairy and meat products can lead to severe illness in cats,