Preliminary case of bird flu in Washington state would be U.S.’s first in 9 months

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Health officials in Washington state say they have identified the nation’s first human case of bird flu since February, pending confirmatory testing .

At a Glance:

Washington confirms first U.S. human bird flu case since February

Older adult hospitalized with severe symptoms and ongoing treatment

Officials investigating exposure to wild or domestic birds

CDC says general public risk remains low despite recent animal cases

A Grays Harbor County , Washington, resident preliminarily tested positive for the infection, the Washington State Department of Health said Thursday. Health officials say they’re still investigating the source of the infection, including contact with wild or domestic birds.

The patient is an older adult with underlying health condit