Workers developed symptoms after working with infected poultry.
In Washington state, four farm workers contracted avian influenza at an egg production facility previously hit by a virus outbreak. Health authorities are actively managing the situation by testing and protecting exposed individuals, with a focus on preventing further transmission. This incident underscores the serious implications of such outbreaks for agricultural communities.
Initial Cases and Response
Four agricultural workers in Franklin County have tested presumptively positive for avian influenza after working with infected poultry at a commercial egg farm. The affected workers experienced mild symptoms and have been given antiviral medication. Testing of additional individuals who may have been exposed is ongoing, and the number of cases could change as investigations continue…