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 case also marks the country's first human bird flu diagnosis since February.The patient, described by officials as "an older adult with underlying health conditions," remains hospitalized after showing influenza-like symptoms in early November. BIRD FLU CASES ON […]