First death from H5N5 bird flu recorded in America. Learn how the virus spreads, what the symptoms are, and essential measures to keep your family safe.

A Grays Harbor County resident died last week after contracting the rare H5N5 strain of avian influenza, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Why it matters: This is the first confirmed human case of H5N5 globally, according to the health department.

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A Washington state resident died from the H5N5 avian flu, marking a first-known human case, with health officials maintaining a low risk to the public.

The man was taken to hospital with a high fever, confusion and respiratory distress earlier this month and was later confirmed to have H5N5