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News in English (USA) / 11.01.2025 / 03:00

San Francisco Reports First Presumptive Bird Flu Case in a Child

San Francisco health officials have identified a presumptive case of bird flu in a child, marking the first human case of the virus in the city. While the child is considered presumptively positive for the H5N1 strain, health authorities maintain that the risk to the general public remains low. This development comes amid rising cases of bird flu in California, raising concerns among residents and prompting officials to monitor the situation closely.
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