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LIVE: Health officials to address avian flu that was detected on Oahu
Symptoms of avian influenza may include fever, cough, sore throat and conjunctivitis. Antiviral flu treatment is recommended as soon as possible. Contact the Department of Health at 808-586-4586 immediately if you believe you have contracted H5N1 or been in close contact with sick or dead animals.
Hawaii officials investigate source of bird flu detected in Oahu wastewater
The Hawaii Department of Health said the specimen was collected ... To date, CDC has counted 46 human cases of avian flu in the U.S., mostly among poultry and dairy workers. The California Department of Health has confirmed nearly half — or 21 human ...
Hawaii reports first H5 avian flu detection in wastewater
Hawaii is the only US state that hasn't reported H5N1 avian flu in birds or animals. The state hasn't reported any recent detections in animals or people. Wastewater sampling can't determine if the virus is highly pathogenic or if the source was from an animal or a person.
Avian Flu Detected in Oʻahu Wastewater, Hawaii Health Officials Launch Investigation
Hawaiʻi DOH found H5 avian flu in an Oʻahu wastewater sample, the first such detection in the state, prompting further investigations.
Hawaii health officials detect bird flu in wastewater for first time
State health officials said Tuesday night that they have detected H5 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in wastewater test samples on Oahu. A nationwide outbreak of avian influenza has spread among birds and mammals in the continental U.
New Bird Flu Spread Patterns Are Revealed in Wastewater
Wastewater in several Californian cities, including San Francisco and Los Angeles, recently tested positive for bird flu. But understanding disease risk and exposure to humans isn’t so straightforward
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Avian Flu variant confirmed at Wahiawa Wastewater Treatment Facility
A variant of the Avian Flu has been confirmed in Hawaii. Health officials said it’s the first one in the state, and want to ...
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Hawaii Department of Health preparing for avian flu
Hawaii health officials are preparing for more possible cases as they search for the source of the state's first bird flu ...
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Emergency proclamation issued in Hawaii ahead of Red Flag Warning
Hawaii’s Acting Governor Sylvia Luke issued an Emergency Proclamation Thursday evening in response to a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service for Friday, November 15.
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Trace Of Bird Flu Detected In Oahu Wastewater
The state has detected avian influenza in Oahu’s wastewater system and is advising Hawaii’s egg and poultry farmers to be ...
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First-ever H5 avian influenza bird flu sample detected on Oahu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) detected H5 avian influenza, or bird flu, on Oahu for ...
Will bird flu be the next pandemic and could it cause a lockdown? What experts say
There have been dozens of confirmed human cases of bird flu in the U.S. this year. Experts discuss the symptoms, risks and ...