First Human Case of Bird Flu in the U.S. Since February Dies in Washington

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A resident of Washington, who was the first human case of bird flu in the U.S. since February, passed away on Friday. The individual was an older adult with underlying health conditions. They had been hospitalized since early November with a strain of the virus previously reported only in animals.

Washington Resident, First Human Bird Flu Case in US Since February, Passes Away

The first human case of bird flu in the U.S since February, a Washington resident, has died, as per state health officials. The individual, an older adult with underlying health issues, had been admitted to the hospital since the start of November. This individual was suffering from a strain of bird flu, previously unseen in humans, but reported in animals.

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