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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,
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.
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, according to the state Department of Health. The state agriculture and health departments are encouraging residents to stay away from ...
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.
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