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

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 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

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

Nearly 40 confirmed cases of bird flu in northeast Louisiana, state officials report

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is warning Northeast Louisiana residents about a rise in avian influenza, also known as bird flu. Bird flu is a highly contagious virus that spreads ... Read More

Officials warn residents after reports of avian flu

Officials report rise in avian influenza (HPAI) in local geese and residents urged to avoid sick birds and contact Salina Animal Services for advice. 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

Birds are dying around KC from fast-spreading strain of avian flu. What to know

The HPAI strain of avian flu is infecting and killing birds in Missouri and Kansas. Several cases have been reported around Kansas City. Read More

Two additional avian flu cases found in Arkansas

Two additional cases of avian flu have been found in Arkansas, with the infected birds found in Drew and White counties, likely due to exposure to infected wildfowl. Read More