In a significant development, British Columbia has reported Canada's first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in humans. The affected individual is a teenager who is receiving medical care at a children's hospital. Health authorities are rigorously working to trace the source of exposure and pinpoint any associated contacts as part of an ongoing investigation.
This marks a critical point in monitoring the transmission and impact of the H5 bird flu virus among humans in Canada. (With inputs from agencies.).
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First Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in Canada Detected
First Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in Canada Detected In a significant development, British Columbia has reported Canada's first presumptive case of H5 bird flu in humans. The affected individual is a teenager who is receiving medical care at a children's hospital.Health authorities are rigorously working to trace the source of exposure and pinpoint any associated contacts as part of an ongoing investigation.This marks a critical point in monitoring the transmission and impact of the H5 bird flu virus among humans in Canada.