January 7, 2025 10:52 AM

Louisiana reports first bird flu-related death in US

A U.S. patient who had been hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu has died, the Louisiana Department of Health said on Monday, marking the country's first reported human death from the virus. The patient, who has not been identified, was hospitalized with the virus on Dec. 18 after exposure to a combination of backyard chickens and wild birds, Louisiana health officials had said. The patient was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said, putting the patient at higher risk for...