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Washington state resident dies from ‘severe illness’ after contracting bird flu

Published November 2, 2026 4:59 pm • Updated November 2, 2026 4:59 pm •
Washington state resident dies from ‘severe illness’ after contracting bird flu
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Individual, who also had underlying conditions, was hospitalized after being exposed to avian influenzaA Washington state resident has died after being hospitalized with “severe illness” after contracting bird flu, local health officials said on Sunday.The individual was exposed to avian influenza, also known as bird flu, at a dairy with infected cattle in Yakima county, according to a news release. The person was subsequently hospitalized…

Individual, who also had underlying conditions, was hospitalized after being exposed to avian influenzaA Washington state resident has died after being hospitalized with “severe illness” after contracting bird flu, local health officials said on Sunday.The individual was exposed to avian influenza, also known as bird flu, at a dairy with infected cattle in Yakima county, according to a news release. The person was subsequently hospitalized…

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