Workers developed symptoms after working with infected poultry





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*For immediate release:* October 20, 2024                             (24-123)

*Contact:* DOH Communications <[email protected]>

First presumed human infections of avian influenza under investigation in Washington state

Workers developed symptoms after working with infected poultry

*WHAT:*    Washington State is actively investigating the first presumptively positive cases of avian influenza in Washington after working with infected poultry at a commercial egg farm in Franklin County. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Benton-Franklin Health District (BFHD), and Washington State Department of Agriculture (WA Agr) will be providing an update on the situation and what steps are being taken to mitigate the spread.

*WHO: *Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Washington State Secretary of Health
       Dr. Scott Lindquist, MD, MPH, State Epidemiologist for Communicable Diseases, DOH
       Dr. Beth Lipton, State Public Health Veterinarian, DOH
       Sierra Knutsen, Surveillance and Investigation Manager, BFHD
       Steven Kraeger, MD, Local Health Officer, BFHD
       Representative from WA Dept of Agriculture (invited)*
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*WHEN:  *Sunday, October 20 from 1 p.m.

*WHERE:  *Virtual link for media only:  [link removed] 

*WHY:*  Cases of highly parthenogenic avian influenza have been reported in several states across the country. As part of its role to protect the public health of Washingtonians, the public health system works with partners to monitor and mitigate any novel or zoonotic diseases that can impact the health of others.

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