Hawaii, H5N1 and Avian influenza

Hawaii is the only state without an H5N1 avian flu case. But a wastewater sample might say otherwise.
As health officials investigate the source, farmers worry about the disease’s impact on the local agriculture industry.
Hawaii officials investigate bird flu wastewater source
JAMM AQUINO / JAQUINO @STARADVERTISER.COM State Epidemiologist Dr. Sarah Kemble said Thursday that the state Department of Health is not yet able to determine whether the specimen collected last week is specifically the subtype H5N1,
Hawaii reports first H5 avian flu detection in wastewater
Hawaii is the only US state that hasn't reported H5N1 avian flu in birds or animals. The state hasn't reported any recent detections in animals or people. Wastewater sampling can't determine if the virus is highly pathogenic or if the source was from an animal or a person.
Avian Flu Detected in Oʻahu Wastewater, Hawaii Health Officials Launch Investigation
Hawaiʻi DOH found H5 avian flu in an Oʻahu wastewater sample, the first such detection in the state, prompting further investigations.
Trace Of Bird Flu Detected In Oahu Wastewater
The state has detected avian influenza in Oahu’s wastewater system and is advising Hawaii’s egg and poultry farmers to be on the lookout for telltale signs of the disease. Commonly known as bird flu,
Hawaii officials investigate source of bird flu detected in Oahu wastewater
The Hawaii Department of Health said the specimen was collected ... To date, CDC has counted 46 human cases of avian flu in the U.S., mostly among poultry and dairy workers. The California Department of Health has confirmed nearly half — or 21 human ...
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Avian Flu variant confirmed at Wahiawa Wastewater Treatment Facility
A variant of the Avian Flu has been confirmed in Hawaii. Health officials said it’s the first one in the state, and want to ...
LIVE: Health officials to address avian flu that was detected on Oahu
Symptoms of avian influenza may include fever, cough, sore throat and conjunctivitis. Antiviral flu treatment is recommended ...
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Hawaii Department of Health preparing for avian flu
Hawaii health officials are preparing for more possible cases as they search for the source of the state's first bird flu ...
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