avian influenza, 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.
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.
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.
Hawaii officials investigate bird flu wastewater source
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble said Thursday that the state Department of Health is not yet able to determine whether the specimen collected last week is specifically the subtype H5N1,
Avian Flu Detected in Oʻahu Wastewater, Hawaii Health Officials Launch Investigation
Hawaiʻi DOH found H5 avian flu in an Oʻahu wastewater sample, the first such detection in the state, prompting further investigations.
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,
Hawai’i comments on avian flu detection in wastewater
The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) stated in a press release on November 13, 2024, that it is encouraging poultry and bird owners to be vigilant due to the recent detection of avian influenza in a sample from a wastewater processing site on O’ahu.
Hawaii officials investigate source of bird flu detected in Oahu wastewater
The Hawaii Department of Health said the specimen ... To date, CDC has counted 46 human cases of avian flu in the U.S., mostly among poultry and dairy workers. The California Department of Health ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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Hawaii Department of Health preparing for avian flu
Hawaii health officials are preparing for more possible cases as they search for the source of the state's first bird flu ...