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Washington state resident becomes first in US to die of bird flu in 2026

Emily Hallas·Washington Examiner·November 2, 2026
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Washington state officials said Sunday that a resident died of bird flu, marking the first death in the United States from the virus this year. Officials said a Yakima County resident died after being exposed to the avian influenza at a dairy with infected cattle. The individual had underlying health conditions, according to the Yakima […]

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