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Bird flu death confirmed in northwestern state linked to infected dairy cows
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- A Yakima County, Washington resident with underlying health conditions has died from complications of bird flu after exposure to infected livestock at a local dairy facility, marking a rare fatal human case in the U.S.
- A third human case of avian influenza was also confirmed in Yakima County; this individual has not been hospitalized and is experiencing mild symptoms.
- Health officials emphasize that the risk to the general public remains low, with person-to-person transmission being extremely rare and not identified in the U.S.
- Those at greatest risk include dairy workers and others with close or prolonged contact with infected animals or contaminated environments, who are advised to use protective equipment and seek medical care if symptoms develop.
- Bird flu symptoms in humans can range from mild to severe, including eye inflammation, respiratory issues, fever, and fatigue; authorities recommend avoiding contact with sick or dead birds and livestock to prevent infection.
