Lori Lomoro from Blandford Nature Center says there's no need to panic. However, those who have backyard chicken coops or cattle should take caution.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are monitoring the bird flu situation in the United States. Here's what to know and how to stay safe.

Two cases of bird flu have been detected at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia, marking the first time the highly contagious virus has been found at the facility in its 30-year history. The cases come on the heels of at least three other recent outbreaks in the Washington region that have already killed an estimated 1 million chickens and put officials on alert.

Georgia, the top US chicken-producing state, confirmed its second recent case of bird flu in a commercial poultry flock, putting exports of the meat at risk.

With a rise in egg prices and cases among birds, it's understandable why many Americans are worried about the Avian Flu. Montana officials weigh in on ways to protect yourself from the virus.