WA health officials urge caution amid avian influenza outbreaks
The Washington Department of Health and the Grant County Health Department released statements reminding residents to be careful during hunting season with the current Avian Influenza outbreak across the state.
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OLYMPIA — As the hunting season continues, health officials in Washington state are issuing a reminder regarding the ongoing threat posed by avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to a statement from the Washington Department of Health. This highly-contagious virus has been linked to significant illness and mortality in wild bird populations across the globe, with notable impacts in Washington.
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