Third US Bird Flu Death

A Yakima County, Washington, resident with underlying health conditions has died after contracting H5N1 bird flu through exposure to infected dairy cattle, public health officials said. Officials also confirmed a third human case in the county; that person was exposed to infected cattle but has not been hospitalized or become severely ill. Health authorities say the risk to the general public remains low and are monitoring close contacts while urging agricultural workers to take precautions.

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