First Severe Bird Flu Case Confirmed in U.S.!

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Breaking News: Severe Bird Flu Case in U.S.!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the first severe bird flu case in the United States.

Who's Affected?
The patient, who has not been identified, is currently hospitalized in Louisiana.

What's the Risk?
The CDC states that the public health risk for the general public is low, but people who work with birds, poultry, or cows, or have recreational exposure to them, are at higher risk.

Is There Human-to-Human Transmission?
Two cases of bird flu have been reported in the U.S. with no known source, raising concerns about human-to-human transmission and a potential pandemic.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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