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At a glance
A Washington state resident has died after contracting bird flu.13
Health officials confirmed the individual suffered severe complications from the avian influenza virus.13
The fatal case was linked to prior exposure to infected cattle.13
Where sources agree
- A Washington resident died from bird flu2 of 3
- The case was linked to exposure to infected cattle2 of 3
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