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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.
Hawaii officials investigate source of bird flu detected in Oahu wastewater
State health officials are investigating possible sources of the H5 avian influenza virus detected for the first time in a wastewater sample from Oahu. The Hawaii Department of Health said the specimen was collected last Thursday, and that it received the ...
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.
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.
Hawaii health officials detect bird flu in wastewater for first time
State health officials said Tuesday night that they have detected H5 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in wastewater test samples on Oahu. A nationwide outbreak of avian influenza has spread among birds and mammals in the continental U.
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.
Canada Detects Its First Human Case of Bird Flu
A teenager in British Columbia was hospitalized in critical condition with the disease, and officials were working to find out how the person was exposed to the virus.
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DOH: Woman impersonated health inspector at Kahala supermarket
The Hawaii Department of Health is reminding food establishments of its protocols after a woman impersonating a health inspector apparently visited Whole Foods Market in Kahala last week.
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Health officials detect first bird flu case on Oahu
A nationwide outbreak of avian influenza has spread among birds and mammals on the mainland, but this is the first time it has been detected in Hawaii, state Department of Health officials said ...
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Trace Of Bird Flu Detected In Oahu Wastewater
There have not been any reports of the disease among birds or humans in Hawaii and the overall risk to humans is low, ...
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Hawaii Health Department retesting Richardson Ocean Center for water quality
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH) is conducting retests at Richardson Ocean Center after detecting a concerning level of 591 per 100 mL during routine beach ...
Trump names RFK Jr as his pick for health secretary
The BBC's news partner CBS says the vaccine-sceptic is expected to named to lead the Department of Health and Human services.