Ohio Department of Health reports first human case of bird flu in the state
Ohio's first human case of bird flu has been reported by the state's Department of Health.
The Ohio Department of Health announced Wednesday that a man from Mercer County who works on a farm came into contact with deceased poultry that was infected with the virus.
The overall risk to Ohioans remains low, ODH said, but those in close contact with sick or dead poultry or wild birds should take precautions.
There have been 68 human cases of bird flu in 11 states since Jan. 1, 2024, including one death in Louisiana.
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