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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.
DOH official gives update on avian flu detected on Oahu
The detection was made at the Wahiawa wastewater treatment plant. DOH continues to collect samples to be sure there is not a sustained occurrence.
Avian flu detected on Oahu
The health department regularly samples wastewater as part of their efforts to detect infectious diseases. This surveillance was able to detect avian flu in the past week. The department is now investigating possible sources of the case.
Hawaii officials investigate source of bird flu detected in Oahu wastewater
Still, officials said, the overall risk to Oahu and Hawaii residents remains low as there is ... 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 ...
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.
First-ever H5N1 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 the first time from a wastewater sampling site. The specimen was collected on Nov. 7, 2024 and DOH received the result on Nov. 12.
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.
Health officials detect first bird flu case on Oahu
State health officials said Tuesday night that they have detected H5 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in wastewater test samples on Oahu for the first time.
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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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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 ...
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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 ...
Woodland Park Zoo's red-breasted goose dies from suspected bird flu infection
A red-breasted goose at the Woodland Park Zoo has died from the first suspected case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ...