First human death from H5N1 bird flu reported in US' Louisiana

Tuesday, 7 January 2025
A person in Louisiana has died from H5N1 bird flu, marking the first US death from the virus. CDC states the public risk remains low, with no evidence of person-to-person transmission. Most cases involve animal-to-human exposure. The CDC continues monitoring for viral adaptations and potential human health threats.

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News video: WHO says risk of bird flu 'still low' after US reports its first human death

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The H5N1 virus has affected mainly farmworkers in that came into close contact with poultry flocks and cattle herds. However, the WHO has stated that the risk to the general population remains low.

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