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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 as soon as possible. Contact the Department of Health at 808-586-4586 immediately if you believe you have contracted H5N1 or been in close contact with sick or dead animals.
DOH official gives update on avian flu detected on Oahu
The detection was made at the Wahiawa wastewater treatment plant. DOH continues to collect samples to be sure there is not a sustained occurrence.
Avian flu detected on Oahu
The health department regularly samples wastewater as part of their efforts to detect infectious diseases. This surveillance was able to detect avian flu in the past week. The department is now investigating possible sources of the case.
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.
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 ensure the risk to the public is very small. The State Department of Health said the positive H5 test result was found at the Wahiawa Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Hawaii officials investigate source of bird flu detected in Oahu wastewater
State health officials are investigating possible sources of the H5 avian influenza virus detected for the first time in a wastewater sample from Oahu.
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 detection.
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First-ever H5 avian influenza bird flu sample detected on Oahu
HONOLULU (Island News) -- The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) detected H5 avian influenza, or bird flu, on Oahu for ...
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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 ...