Health News Health Officials Suspect Avian Flu After Large Number Of Wild Bird Deaths In Peel Region

Avian influenza confirmed in Galveston County birds; health officials urge public caution

There is no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the risk to the general public is low, however, health officials advised the public to stay cautious. Read More

Dead vultures found at Amelia school died of bird flu, testing shows

Officials say there is "low risk" to the public after preliminary testing found more than 70 vultures found in Pierce Township had died of bird flu. Read More

Dozens of dead vultures found in Clermont County died of bird flu: Preliminary report

BATAVIA, Ohio (WXIX) - After more than 70 vultures were found dead in Clermont County, public health officials say preliminary signs point to bird flu. On Friday, around 70 black vultures were found ... Read More

Over 70 Vultures Found Dead, Likely Due to Bird Flu, on Campus of School

Officials are investigating an apparent case of bird flu after more than 70 vultures were found dead on the campus of a school in Ohio. Authorities believe the deaths were due to highly pathogenic ... Read More

Oregon officials urge public to avoid sick birds as avian flu spreads

Oregon officials said people should avoid contact with birds that seem sick or are dead to avoid spreading a highly contagious strain of bird flu. Read More

1st human known to be infected with H5N5 strain of bird flu dies, Washington state officials say

The person was an older adult with underlying health conditions, officials said. The first human to have ever been infected with the H5N5 strain of bird flu has died, Washington state health officials ... Read More

Washington State health officials confirm first human case of H5N5 bird flu

Washington state health officials have confirmed the country’s first human case of H5N5 — a strain of avian influenza carried by wild birds such as ducks and geese — in a Grays Harbor County resident ... Read More

First human case of rare bird flu reported in Washington state. Are you at risk?

After a Western Washington resident died of complications from a rare form of avian flu you may be wondering if you’re at risk of getting sick. An older adult from Grays Harbor County died Friday, Nov ... Read More

Washington state resident dies after rare bird flu strain infection

A Washington state resident believed to be the first person to be infected with a rare strain of bird flu has died, state health officials announced. The person — an older adult with underlying health ... Read More