It’s crucial that we monitor bird flu strains to help us prepare for potential outbreaks," said virologist Matt Turnbull.
The person, who had been hospitalized in King County since early November, died on Nov. 21, health officials said.
The man, an older adult with underlying health conditions, was being treated for a type of bird flu called H5N5.
Health officials in Washington state report a resident has contracted bird flu, marking the first U.S. human case since February.
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