Farmworker Diagnosed With Bird Flu, Becoming 2nd US Case Tied to Cattle

Michigan worker tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Farmworker Diagnosed With Bird Flu, Becoming 2nd US Case Tied to Cattle
Chickens on a farm in California in a file image. Mario Tama/Getty Images
Zachary Stieber
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A human in Michigan tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza, authorities announced on May 22.

The farmworker, whose name, gender, age, and other personal details were not disclosed, experienced mild symptoms and has already recovered, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.

Zachary Stieber
Zachary Stieber
Senior Reporter
Zachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]
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