CDC Investigates Presumptive Bird Flu Cases in Washington Farm Workers

Four agricultural workers in Washington state have tested presumptively positive for bird flu, prompting a CDC investigation as concerns over virus spread grow.

Washington is the sixth U.S. state to report human cases of bird flu this year, with four workers at a Franklin County egg farm testing presumptively positive.
The workers exhibited mild symptoms such as respiratory issues and conjunctivitis and have been treated with antiviral medication.
Approximately 800,000 chickens were culled at the affected farm following the detection of avian influenza in the flock.
Health officials emphasize that there is no current evidence of human-to-human transmission, and the risk to the general public remains low.
The CDC is conducting further testing to confirm the cases, while local health authorities continue to monitor and test individuals exposed to infected poultry.