Autoridades de Washington confirman muerte por H5N1 y caso asintomático

Autoridades de Washington confirman muerte por H5N1 y caso asintomático

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Las autoridades de salud del estado de Washington confirmaron el 3 de noviembre que un residente del condado de Yakima con afecciones preexistentes falleció por influenza aviar H5N1 tras el contacto con vacas lecheras infectadas, y que una segunda persona expuesta permanece asintomática. Indicaron que el virus sigue presente en el ganado, aunque el riesgo general para la población es bajo. El fallecimiento, la primera muerte por gripe aviar en EE.

 UU. en un año, se informó inicialmente el 1 de noviembre por las autoridades locales, que también señalaron un tercer caso leve que no requirió hospitalización. El Distrito de Salud de Yakima sigue monitoreando a los contactos y ha emitido recomendaciones preventivas a la comunidad.

Actores

Yakima County resident Yakima Health District Governor Bob Ferguson

Ubicaciones

Yakima County, Washington, United States Washington, United States

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3 de noviembre de 2026
3 en total
Bird flu death confirmed in northwestern state linked to infected dairy cows
Bird flu death confirmed in northwestern state linked to infected dairy cows

Fox News • 3 de nov 18:23

Health officials confirmed that a Yakima County resident with pre-existing conditions died from avian influenza after exposure to infected dairy cows, while a second exposed person remains asymptomatic.

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What to know after Washington state resident dies of bird flu
What to know after Washington state resident dies of bird flu

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 3 de nov 16:40

Health officials in Washington state confirmed the death of a Yakima County resident from avian influenza linked to infected dairy cattle, noting the virus remains present but the overall public risk is low.

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Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle
Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle

Medical Xpress • 3 de nov 09:23

A Yakima County, Washington resident with pre-existing health conditions died from H5N1 avian influenza after contact with infected cattle, marking the first U.S. bird-flu death in a year.

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2 de noviembre de 2026
3 en total
U.S. records 1st human bird flu death since last year
U.S. records 1st human bird flu death since last year

CBC • 2 de nov 20:28

A Yakima County resident infected with H5N1 avian influenza died after exposure at a dairy, marking the first U.S. bird-flu death since 2024.

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First US bird flu death of 2026 reported in Washington; risk to public is low
First US bird flu death of 2026 reported in Washington; risk to public is low

CNN • 2 de nov 14:09

A Yakima County resident who contracted H5N1 avian influenza from infected dairy cows died, marking the first U.S. death from the virus in 2026 and the third overall since February 2024.

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Yakima County resident dies from complications of bird flu after dairy exposure
Yakima County resident dies from complications of bird flu after dairy exposure

KOMO • 2 de nov 02:59

A Yakima County resident died from complications of avian influenza contracted at a dairy, while a third local case remains mild and non-hospitalized.

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