Bird flu: first ever death from rare H5N5 strain is recorded in US
A man from Grays Harbor County, Washington, is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu called H5N5.
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2 developments- Nov 22, 2025Washington state man believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu
- Nov 25, 2025First human bird-flu death from H5N5 – what you need to know
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