Washington Dairy Exposure Turns Fatal as Bird Flu Claims First U.S. Death of 2026 and Reaches Indiana Cows
Nature World News | 06.11.2026 14:23
Developing Story Note: This report covers new developments involving H5N1 bird flu in Washington dairy herds and workers, and a new herd detection in Indiana. Information may change as health officials and agriculture agencies release additional findings. Latest verified update: USDA genetic sequencing results released Nov. 4, 2026. Washington herd figures are data through Oct. 30, 2026. The Yakima Health District's next scheduled update is Thursday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. PST.
