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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Tests underway to determine cause of death for native duck potentially infected with avian flu

HONOLULU (KHON2) — State officials are awaiting test results to determine whether avian influenza (H5N1) contributed to the death of an endangered native duck on Kauai. The Department of Health, the ... 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

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

After a Western Washington resident became the first human to contract a rare form of avian flu, you may be wondering if you're at risk of getting sick. An older adult from Grays Harbor, about a ... Read More