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Third human death from bird flu reported in Washington state

A resident of Yakima County, Washington, has died from bird flu after exposure at a dairy farm, marking the third human death from the virus in the U.S. since March 2024. The individual had underlying health conditions, and health officials emphasized that the public risk remains low.

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A Yakima County resident in Washington state has died from bird flu after exposure at an infected dairy farm, according to state health officials. This is the third reported human death from the virus in the U.S. since it began affecting livestock in March 2024. The deceased had underlying health conditions, and health officials stated that the risk to the general public remains low.

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  • A person in Washington state died from bird flu after exposure at a dairy farm.
  • This is the third human death from bird flu in the U.S. since March 2024.
  • The deceased had underlying health conditions.
  • Health officials stated the public risk remains low.
  • The individual's details were not disclosed for privacy reasons.
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Third person dies of bird flu since virus started jumping to livestock

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Third human death from bird flu reported in Washington state