Teen in British Columbia tests positive for H5 avian flu, a rare case under investigation.

British Columbia has reported its first presumed human case of H5 avian flu in a teenager, who is being treated at BC Children's Hospital. The BC Centre for Disease Control confirmed the initial test, with further testing underway in Winnipeg. Provincial health officials say this is a rare event, and the source of exposure is likely from an animal or bird, currently under investigation.

November 10, 2024
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