First Human Death from Bird Flu Reported — But WHO Says Not To Panic (Yet)

Summary: A person in Louisiana recently became the first in the U.S. to die from the H5N1 bird flu. The patient was over 65, had other health issues, and caught the virus from backyard and wild birds. While this sounds scary, experts at the WHO and CDC say you shouldn't panic. The virus doesn't spread from person to person, so the risk to the general public is very low. Just remember to avoid sick or dead birds and cook your poultry all the way through!

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