A resident of Grays Harbor County has tentatively tested positive for avian influenza, potentially marking Washington’s first human case of the virus in 2025. Confirmatory testing is currently being conducted by the Washington State Public Health Laboratories. The patient, an older adult with pre-existing health conditions, was hospitalized in early November after experiencing a high fever, confusion, and respiratory distress. They are now receiving treatment in King County after prior care in Thurston and Grays Harbor counties.

Health officials are actively investigating possible sources of the infection, focusing on potential contact with wild or domestic birds. Despite the preliminary positive result, experts in public health have not detected any risk to the general populace. The Wash

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