🦠 First Human Case of H5N5 Bird Flu Reported in Washington

Health officials in Washington confirmed the first-ever human infection with H5N5 avian flu, detected in an older adult who was likely exposed through backyard chickens or wild birds. The patient remains hospitalized, but there’s no sign the virus has spread further.

The Washington State Department of Health says experts have found no increased risk to the public, noting this appears to be an isolated case.

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