Washington state resident dies after contracting a bird flu strain never before detected in humans, officials say

The man, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a type of bird flu called H5N5.

First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

The country's first-ever H5N5 bird flu case has been confirmed in Washington state, where a resident is hospitalized with a ...

Washington man thought to be first to die from rare strain of bird flu

Washington man thought to be first to die from rare strain of bird flu - Health officials said they will monitor anyone who ...

Patient hospitalized after first human case of bird flu linked to rare strain of virus

One person had died from the disease. In early January, a backyard flock keeper hospitalized with bird flu in Louisiana ...

Washington Man Dies From First Case of Bird Flu Strain Reported in Humans

Although bird flu infections in humans remain rare, this case marks a significant development in flu surveillance in the U.S.

Washington Reports First Human Case of Rare Bird Flu Strain

MONDAY, Nov. 17, 2025 (HealthDay News) — A Washington state resident has become the first person in the United States to test ...

Bird flu: Washington state resident believed to be first to die from rare strain of H5N5

A Washington state resident died after contracting the H5N5 avian influenza, marking the first recorded human infection with ...

Family on Vacation Protects 'Rare and Important' Bird Found Shivering in Cruise Ship Hot Tub

A family found a rare corn crake hiding out in a hot tub on a cruise ship and cared for the bird until they could get it to a ...

Rare bird spotted on South Shore, thrilling bird lovers, locals and photographers

The bird is common in southern states but has only been spotted in Massachusetts once before. It may have been blown north by last week's nor'easter.