Ohio Reports 1st Human Case of Bird Flu

Ohio has first human bird flu case. Can you test? What are the symptoms to look for? What to know
Ohio's first human bird flu case was reported in Mercer County yesterday. Learn about testing for the virus, symptoms and the Ohio egg farming industry.
Ohio reports state's first human case of bird flu
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio has its first case of bird flu transmitted to a person, according to state health officials. The Ohio Department of Health on Wednesday announced the state’s first probable human case of influenza A (H5), also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
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A farm worker has contracted Ohio's first human case of bird flu: What to know
The first case of bird flu in a human in Ohio has been reported, according to officials. A farm worker from Mercer County, Ohio, located on the state's western border along Indiana, came into contact with deceased poultry that was infected with the virus,
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Ohio Department of Health reports first human case of bird flu in the state
A Mercer County farm worker came into contact with dead poultry that was infected with the disease, the state's health department reports.
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