Louisiana reports first bird flu related death in U.S.
The person contracted the bird flu after exposure to a combination of a non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds.
First Bird Flu-Related Human Death in US Reported in Louisiana
The patient was reportedly over the age of 65 and was said to have suffered from underlying medical conditions.
Bird flu update: snow geese, California emergency and Louisiana mutations
The CDC called findings about bird flu mutations in a human case “concerning” but says the risk to the general public from the outbreak “remains low.” ...
US Spends $300 Million Bracing For Bird Flu
"While the risk to humans remains low, we are always preparing for any possible scenario that could arise," HSS's Xavier ...
Kansas officials say bird flu a low risk to public health — but urge caution
Nationally, 17 million birds have been exposed to avian flu, but Kansas health officials said the risk to the general public ...