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Washington reports first US bird flu death of 2026; health officials say risk to the public is low

Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
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Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.

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Managing Editor · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM · 1 min read
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Washington reports first US bird flu death of 2026; health officials say risk to the public is low — Winter Park Health news

A person in Washington who caught bird flu after being exposed to infected dairy cows has died following a severe illness, the first bird flu death of 2026.

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