First US Bird Flu Case in 9 Months

On November 14th, Washington state reports a potential human case of bird flu, marking a nine-month gap in U.S. cases. An older adult with underlying health conditions tested positive, prompting an investigation into the source. Globally, twenty-six cases have been confirmed this year, with eleven fatalities outside the U.S. While human infections are rare in the U.S., the risk remains higher for those working with livestock or handling wild birds. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.