A human case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in Los Angeles County, officials announced on Monday.

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, this is the first human case detected in the county.

The adult, who the department did not immediately identify, purportedly contracted the disease from infected livestock at a worksite.

"The person had mild symptoms, has been treated with antivirals, and is recovering at home," said the department in a release. "The overall risk of H5 bird flu to the public remains low."

Public Health noted that currently, there is no evidence of person-to-person spread of bird flu.

"People rarely get bird flu, but those who interact with infected livestock or wildlife have a greater risk of infection," said Muntu Davis, Los Angeles County Health officer. "People should avoid unprotected contact with sick or dead animals including cows, poultry, and wild birds; avoid consuming raw or undercooked animal products, such as raw milk; and protect pets and backyard poultry from exposure to wild animals."

On Dec. 18, California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to streamline and expedite the state's response to the bird flu outbreak.

The proclamation came after cases of the bird flu were detected in dairy cows on farms in Southern California. A Fresno-based company, Raw Farm LLC, was at the center of two recalls after the bird flu virus was detected in samples of its raw milk.

Although health officials said it's rare for people to contract the bird flu, they shared that people who work with infected animals - including cows, poultry or wildlife - are at higher risk of exposure.

Public Health said symptoms of H5 bird flu in humans include eye redness or discharge, fever, cough or difficulty breathing, sore throat, muscle or body aches, diarrhea and vomiting.

If anyone was exposed to sick animals and is experiencing bird flu symptoms, health officials said to immediately contact their health care provider and local health department.