1st-ever H5N1 bird flu sample detected on Oahu

Chicken farmers, owners ‘scared to death’ over Hawaii’s first avian flu detection
Backyard chicken farmers, pet owners and other groups are taking extra precautions to keep their birds safe after the state confirmed the first detection of avian flu in Hawaii. The disease was found in a backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu.
Avian flu detected on Oahu
The health department regularly samples wastewater as part of their efforts to detect infectious diseases. This surveillance was able to detect avian flu in the past week. The department is now investigating possible sources of the case.
First avian flu case found on Oahu birds
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The first confirmed Avian Flu case in Hawaii was found in a backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu.
Health officials continue investigating source of avian flu detected on Oahu
The state Department of Health on Thursday revealed more details on the detection of the H5 avian influenza on Oahu. Officials say the specimen was collected on Nov. 7 from the Wahiawa Wastewater Treatment Plant as part of routine testing and DOH received the result Tuesday.
Hawaii officials investigate source of bird flu detected in Oahu wastewater
Still, officials said, the overall risk to Oahu and Hawaii residents remains ... To date, CDC has counted 46 human cases of avian flu in the U.S., mostly among poultry and dairy workers.
Hawaii reports first H5 avian flu detection in wastewater
Hawaii is the only US state that hasn't reported H5N1 avian flu in birds or animals. The state hasn't reported any recent detections in animals or people. Wastewater sampling can't determine if the virus is highly pathogenic or if the source was from an animal or a person.
State confirms avian flu in flock of birds in Central Oahu
The state confirmed Friday that highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oahu.
Trace Of Bird Flu Detected In Oahu Wastewater
The state has detected avian influenza in Oahu’s wastewater system and is advising Hawaii’s egg and poultry farmers to be on the lookout for telltale signs of the disease. Commonly known as bird flu,
First case of avian flu discovered from birds on Oahu
The first case of bird flu was discovered from a flock of birds in Central Oahu. There is no trace found in humans yet as the investigation continues.
Avian Flu variant confirmed at Wahiawa Wastewater Treatment Facility
A variant of the Avian Flu has been confirmed in Hawaii. Health officials said it’s the first one in the state, and want to ensure the risk to the public is very small. The State Department of Health said the positive H5 test result was found at the Wahiawa Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Bird flu confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oahu
The current risk of transmission to Hawaiʻi residents is low, but be smart if you do encounter sick or dead birds, livestock, ...
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Health officials detect first bird flu case on Oahu
There are no reports of human or animal H5N1 cases in Hawaii and the overall risk of H5N1 to Oahu ... of avian influenza can include fever, cough, sore throat and conjunctivitis. Antiviral flu ...
Oregon confirms state’s first human case of H5N1 bird flu in Clackamas County
Oregon health officials confirmed on Friday that an Oregon resident had tested positive for H5N1, an avian influenza strain that’s spread rapidly among bird flocks. This marks the state’s first human ...