Wisconsin Department of Health Services and CDC reports

Wisconsin Confirms First Human Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in Barron County; National Total Reaches 64 Cases Across 8 States

Dec 20, 2024, 08:11 PM

Wisconsin has confirmed its first human case of H5N1 bird flu, following an individual in Barron County who was exposed to infected poultry at a commercial farm. The case has been verified by the CDC, contributing to a national total of at least 64 confirmed cases across eight states this year. Health officials in Wisconsin received the test results from the CDC, confirming the infection. Additionally, Iowa reported its first human case of bird flu shortly after Wisconsin's confirmation, indicating a growing concern over the spread of H5N1 in the region.