A farm worker has contracted Ohio's first human case of bird flu: What to know
The first human case of bird flu in Ohio was reported in a farm worker from Mercer County. There have been 68 human cases of bird flu in 11 states since January 1, 2024, including one death in Louisiana. The overall risk of contracting bird flu remains low, but those in close contact with infected poultry should take precautions.
Ohio’s first human case of bird flu in 2025 reported in our area
As previously reported by News Center 7, the state’s first human case of bird flu is in Mercer County. The man is a farm worker who encountered dead commercial poultry and got infected, according to the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).
More than 300 dead wild birds have been collected by Michigan's Department of Natural Resources in 2025. Avian flu is suspected in the mass deaths.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Ohio has its first case of bird flu transmitted to a person, according to state health officials. The ...
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While there is a nonzero chance, it is highly unlikely that a pigeon you encounter will be infected with the virus and even less likely that a human will contract bird flu from it.
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