December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1)

A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus (“H5N1 bird flu”) infection in Louisiana. This marks the first instance of severe illness linked to the virus in the United States. The case was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, December 13. Since April 2024, there have been a total of 61 reported human cases of H5 bird flu reported in the United States.

    • @[email protected]
      6•3 hours ago

      But it’s just a flu! It’s in the name! People who aren’t birds with human skin should be fine.

  • @eran_morad
    9•6 hours ago

    Let’s hope it’s the orange traitor.

    • @kmartburrito
      4•3 hours ago

      And then he injects bleach into his body like he talked about, or eats some horse paste. I’d be okay with either.