bird flu; health

First bird flu death in US confirmed after patient in Louisiana dies – The Irish Times

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A patient in Louisiana who tested positive for bird flu has died, marking the first US fatality linked to the respiratory virus. The patient was over 65 and had underlying medical conditions, according to a statement from the Louisiana Department of Health. No additional cases have been identified and there’s no evidence of human-to-human transmission, … Read more

First US Bird Flu Death Confirmed in Louisiana

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First U.S. Bird Flu Death Reported in Louisiana Louisiana Resident dies After Contracting H5N1 Virus A Louisiana resident has died from bird flu,‍ marking the⁢ first fatality linked to the ⁤virus in the united States. The individual, over 65 years old and with underlying health ​conditions, contracted the H5N1 strain after exposure to backyard poultry … Read more