First Human Cases of Bird Flu Confirmed in Colorado and Wyoming
In a concerning development, human cases of bird flu have been reported in both Colorado and Wyoming. An individual in Colorado has been hospitalized with flu-like symptoms linked to bird flu, while Wyoming has confirmed its first human case involving an older woman who likely had contact with an infected flock at her home. The Wyoming Department of Health has also reported highly pathogenic avian influenza in three backyard flocks across the state. These incidents highlight the ongoing risks associated with avian influenza and the potential for transmission to humans.
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