avian influenza, Hawaii

LIVE: Health officials to address avian flu that was detected on Oahu
Symptoms of avian influenza may include fever, cough, sore throat and conjunctivitis. Antiviral flu treatment is recommended as soon as possible. Contact the Department of Health at 808-586-4586 immediately if you believe you have contracted H5N1 or been in close contact with sick or dead animals.
Hawai’i comments on avian flu detection in wastewater
The Hawai’i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) stated in a press release on November 13, 2024, that it is encouraging poultry and bird owners to be vigilant due to the recent detection of avian influenza in a sample from a wastewater processing site on O’ahu.
Hawaii reports first H5 avian flu detection in wastewater
Hawaii is the only US state that hasn't reported H5N1 avian flu in birds or animals. The state hasn't reported any recent detections in animals or people. Wastewater sampling can't determine if the virus is highly pathogenic or if the source was from an animal or a person.
Hawaii officials investigate bird flu wastewater source
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble said Thursday that the state Department of Health is not yet able to determine whether the specimen collected last week is specifically the subtype H5N1,
Avian Flu Detected in Oʻahu Wastewater, Hawaii Health Officials Launch Investigation
Hawaiʻi DOH found H5 avian flu in an Oʻahu wastewater sample, the first such detection in the state, prompting further investigations.
Trace Of Bird Flu Detected In Oahu Wastewater
The state has detected avian influenza in Oahu’s wastewater system and is advising Hawaii’s egg and poultry farmers to be on the lookout for telltale signs of the disease. Commonly known as bird flu,
Hawaii health officials detect bird flu in wastewater for first time
State health officials said Tuesday night that they have detected H5 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in wastewater test samples on Oahu. A nationwide outbreak of avian influenza has spread among birds and mammals in the continental U.
Hawaii officials investigate source of bird flu detected in Oahu wastewater
State health officials are investigating possible sources of the H5 avian influenza virus detected for the first time in a wastewater sample from Oahu. The Hawaii Department of Health said the specimen was collected last Thursday, and that it received the ...
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Hawaii Department of Health preparing for avian flu
Hawaii health officials are preparing for more possible cases as they search for the source of the state's first bird flu ...
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Health officials detect first bird flu case on Oahu
“To date, Hawaii has been the only state without H5N1 avian influenza detected ... animals with confirmed or suspected avian influenza infection. Pasteurized milk products are safe. >> ...