NY Post ^ | 11/18/25 | Tracy Swartz Posted on by Libloather In a startling first, a Washington state man has been infected with a strain of bird flu previously only detected in animals. The Washington State Department of Health described the unidentified patient as being “older” and having “underlying health conditions.” The agency noted that the man has a “mixed backyard flock of domestic poultry” at his home in Grays Harbor County, in the southwest of the state. Two of the birds recently died, the Washington Post reported. Wild birds could also access the property, with agency officials believing that either set of birds is “most likely” the source of the virus exposure. The man remained hospitalized as of last week while the investigation continues. The risk to the public is low, according to Washington health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. No one else has tested positive for H5N5. There’s no evidence of person-to-person spread, though experts have acknowledged that viral evolution can be “unpredictable.” (Excerpt) Read more at nypost. com . TOPICS: Health/Medicine; Local News; Pets/Animals; Science KEYWORDS: bird; humans; virus; washington Click here: to donate by Credit Card Or here: to donate by PayPal Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC PO Box 9771 Fresno, CA 93794 Thank you very much and God bless you. 1 posted on by Libloather Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by.
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