Health · Washington State, United States · United States of America · November 2, 2026

Washington resident dies in first US bird flu death of 2026

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Nov 2, 3:28 PM ET

The person had underlying conditions and was exposed to avian influenza.

Why it matters

It is the first US bird flu death in about a year.

Background

Avian flu spreads among birds and sometimes infects people.

Sources

• The Guardian ↗Nov 2, 4:59 PM ET
• CBC News ↗Nov 2, 3:28 PM ET

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