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Canada's First Human Case of H5 Avian Flu

Canada confirms its first human case of H5 avian flu in a British Columbia teenager. Health officials investigate the source, while the risk to the public remains low.

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Bonnie HenryMark Holland

What is the main event reported in the news?: A teenager in British Columbia, Canada, has tested positive for the H5 avian flu, marking the country's first human case of the virus. Health officials are investigating the source of the infection, believing it originated from a bird or animal.
What is the global situation regarding H5 avian flu?: While the H5 avian flu is widespread in wild birds globally, and there have been outbreaks in poultry and even dairy cows in the US, this is a rare event in humans. The virus has caused infections in farm workers and zoo animals in other countries.
What is the situation in the US regarding H5 avian flu?: In the US, the CDC has identified 46 human cases of bird flu since April and has requested testing for farm workers exposed to infected animals. In Canada, numerous wild birds and at least 22 poultry farms in British Columbia have tested positive for H5 avian flu since October.
What is the current risk assessment for the general public?: The risk to the general public remains low, according to Canadian Health Minister Mark Holland. The infected teenager is receiving treatment, and contact tracing is underway to identify the source of exposure and prevent further spread.
What is the concern regarding potential spread of the virus?: There is currently no evidence of person-to-person transmission of this strain of bird flu. However, scientists have warned that if human-to-human transmission were to occur, it could lead to a pandemic.

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