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Bird flu reported in every county in state

The first human case of bird flu has been reported in Ohio. Here's what you need to know

A Mercer County farm worker came into contact with dead poultry that was infected with the disease, the state's health department reports.

USA TODAY on MSN · 5d

A farm worker has contracted Ohio's first human case of bird flu: What to know

The first human case of bird flu in Ohio was reported in a farm worker from Mercer County. There have been 68 human cases of bird flu in 11 states since January 1, 2024, including one death in Louisiana. The overall risk of contracting bird flu remains low, but those in close contact with infected poultry should take precautions.

WKYC-TV Cleveland on MSN · 6d

Ohio reports first human case of bird flu from Mercer County farmer

According to the Ohio Department of Health, the man came in contact with infected 'deceased commercial poultry.' His condition is not known at this time.

Brownfield Ag News11h

New HPAI cases in Mercer County detected, including first human in Ohio

Forty commercial poultry flocks in Mercer County, Ohio have been impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza in 2025. The ...

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Ohio poultry worker a ‘probable’ human influenza A(H5) case

A worker at a poultry farm in Ohio is the state’s first probable human case of influenza A (H5), also known as highly ...

Mercer man Ohio's first bird flu patient; egg prices keep rising

Ohio's first human case of the H5N1, or bird flu, virus has been found in a Mercer County man. According to the Ohio Department of Health, the risk of transmission to the general public is low. The ...

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Vehicle stolen out of Shaler Township was used in attempted break-in at Mercer County gun store

Surveillance video shared with Channel 11 shows five people breaking a door handle and smashing out the window of Griffin ...

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Mercer County, Ohio, has 40th HPAI flock infection of 2025

A commercial poultry flock in a bordering Ohio county is also struck by avian influenza, bringing the statewide total to 60 ...

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County Officers Patrolling Streets

CELINA - While most of Mercer County is preparing to soon clock out for the day at around 2 p.m., Patrol Sergeant Kyle Fink ...

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Westbound I-80 reopens in Mercer County after crash; Speeds remain reduced

The westbound lanes of Interstate 80 in Mercer County reopened to traffic early Friday following a tractor-trailer crash.

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