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

European bird flu spike due to record wild birds cases, EFSA says

An unprecedented number of bird flu outbreaks among wild birds and their wide geographic spread are driving an early and strong wave of the disease in Europe this year, the European Food Safety ... Read More

Texas health alert | Potentially deadly bird flu poses threat to animals, including cats

Potentially deadly avian flu, or H5 bird flu, has been found in wild birds in all 50 states. Other animals, including cats and cows, are highly susceptible to it. Read More

Washington resident infected with different strain of bird flu, health officials say

A Washington resident has been hospitalized with a different strain of bird flu than those seen in past cases, state health officials announced Friday. The person was infected with a bird flu called ... Read More

First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that a resident of Grays Harbor County is the first person in the U.S. known to be infected with the H5N5 strain of avian influenza. The ... 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 contracting a bird flu strain never before detected in humans, officials say

A Washington state man is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials said Friday the risk to the public is low. The man, an older adult with ... Read More

Waterfowl migration an uncontrollable part of the avian flu spread in 2025

An avian health expert reflects on what a decrease in waterfowl immunity of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza means for the avian industry in Minnesota. 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

Positive case of human bird flu infection reported in Washington state

The Seahawks won their 10th game of the season on Sunday, a resounding 37-9 decision over Atlanta in a game that was tied at 6-6 at halftime. Skagit, Snohomish rivers expected to see heavy flooding, ... 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

Health officials confirm 2 human cases of bird flu in AZ: Here's what to know

Despite Arizona reporting two probable human cases of bird flu, health officials say that the risk to the public is very low. Arizona health officials announced on Dec. 6 that two workers in Pinal ... Read More