Arizona Reports First Human H5N1 Bird Flu Cases in Pinal County

Dec 6, 2024, 09:00 PM

The Arizona Department of Health Services has confirmed the state's first human cases of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, in Pinal County. Both individuals contracted the virus through exposure to infected poultry at a commercial facility. They experienced mild symptoms, received treatment, and have since recovered. This marks the first reported human cases of bird flu in Arizona for the year 2024, bringing the total number of human H5N1 cases in the U.S. to 74.