Oregon health officials said the individual is connected to a poultry operation in Clackamas County where the Oregon Department of Agriculture previously confirmed the virus in 150,000 birds.

Summary

Oregon confirmed its first human case of avian influenza, linked to a poultry operation in Clackamas County.

The H5N1 strain has infected millions of birds and other animals, but poses a low risk to the public with mild symptoms and no evidence of person-to-person transmission

  • Stiffneckedppl@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    5 days ago

    Oh great…just in time for Trump and RFK Jr. to take over. I’m sure any major developments will be handled seriously and not be politicized at all.