Moscow: The first bird flu case in humans has emerged in Russia. Scientists at the Vector Research Center have identified the H5N8 strain of the avian influenza A virus that causes bird flu in humans. The bird flu outbreak in southern Russia in December. Scientists have isolated the genetic material of the flu from seven employees at a poultry farm. Officials said they were all healthy at the moment except for a few symptoms. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.