First Human H5N5 Bird Flu Death Confirmed in Washington State as US Cases Rise to 71
Published: November 24, 2025
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Bird Flu Bulletin Daily H5N1 Update
Monday, November 24, 2025
Good afternoon. This is Bird Flu Bulletin Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Monday, November 24, 2025. Here are the top stories.
Top Stories
One, health authorities in Washington state confirmed the world’s first human death from the H5N5 strain of bird flu. The patient was an older adult with underlying health issues who contracted the virus from a backyard flock. Washington State Department of Health reports no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the public risk remains low.
Two, the Centers for Di...
Monday, November 24, 2025
Good afternoon. This is Bird Flu Bulletin Daily H5N1 Update. Today is Monday, November 24, 2025. Here are the top stories.
Top Stories
One, health authorities in Washington state confirmed the world’s first human death from the H5N5 strain of bird flu. The patient was an older adult with underlying health issues who contracted the virus from a backyard flock. Washington State Department of Health reports no evidence of human-to-human transmission and the public risk remains low.
Two, the Centers for Di...