A US dairy worker dies from bird flu as the virus spreads among livestock

Updated 2026-11-03 · told from many outlets at once

A person in Washington died from bird flu after exposure at a dairy farm in Yakima county. The CDC confirmed H5N1 infection and reported 70+ human cases since 2024.

• A person in Washington state died from bird flu after exposure at an infected dairy farm.
• Local authorities reported that 33 dairy herds tested positive for H5N1.
• The health officer for the Yakima Health District stated the risk to the general public remains low.
• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the deceased was infected with H5N1.
• CDC reported over 70 human infections in the United States since early 2024.

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