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  • Grays Harbor County Resident Dies from Novel Avian Influenza Strain H5N5

    Grays Harbor County Resident Dies from Novel Avian Influenza Strain H5N5

    Overview of the Case A Grays Harbor County resident undergoing treatment for avian influenza died on November 21, according to the Washington State Department of Health. The case involves a novel strain identified as H5N5, a subtype that has attracted attention from public health officials due to its unusual genetic makeup and potential implications for…