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Hawaii: H5 Avian Flu detected in wastewater on Oahu, Dept. of Health investigating

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Source: https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/11/13/possible-sources-avian-flu-detected-oahu/

Avian Flu detected on Oahu, Dept. of Health investigating
By Derek Kravitsky
Published: Nov. 13, 2024 at 2:41 AM EST|Updated: 3 hours ago

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - For the first time ever, Hawaii’s Department of Health believes they’ve detected H5 Avian influenza from a wastewater site on Oahu.

DOH did not immediately provide the location of the site.

Officials say the specimen was collected on Nov. 7 and DOH received the result Tuesday.

H5N1, also called Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is one type of H5 avian influenza.

DOH says they’re unable to confirm if this detection is HPAI and say further investigation is needed.​..
 
hat tip Michael Coston for the link


H5 AVIAN FLU DETECTED AT WASTEWATER SAMPLING SITE ON OʻAHU, DOH CLOSELY MONITORING SITUATION 

Posted on Nov 12, 2024 in Newsroom
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is investigating possible sources of H5 avian influenza, which has been detected for the first time at a wastewater sampling site on Oʻahu. The specimen was collected on November 7, 2024, and DOH received the result today.

Wastewater sampling is routinely performed across Hawaiʻi as part of ongoing surveillance for infectious diseases including avian influenza. H5N1, also called Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), is one type of H5 avian influenza. Whether this detection is HPAI is unable to be determined from wastewater testing. The wastewater testing provides a signal for further investigation to determine whether this detection is H5N1-related, and an opportunity to reinforce prevention measures, particularly among persons at increased risk of exposure.

H5N1 has been spreading among birds and mammals, leading to a nationwide outbreak. Human cases have been reported among those working closely with infected animals. There is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission of H5N1 in the United States. To date, Hawaiʻi has been the only state without H5N1 avian influenza detected in birds or animals. There are no reports of human or animal H5N1 cases in Hawaiʻi and the overall risk of H5N1 to Oʻahu and state residents remains low.

DOH, in partnership with federal agriculture and wildlife partners, will continue to support further investigation, prevention, and public health surveillance efforts.

While the current risk of transmission to Hawaiʻi residents is low, DOH encourages residents to follow these best practices when around animals or when consuming animal products:
  • In general, do not touch birds, livestock, or wild animals that are sick or dead without personal protective equipment.
  • Residents are encouraged to report sick pets to their veterinarian. In addition, please contact the Animal Industry Division at Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture at 808-483-7106, Monday to Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 808-837-8092 during non-business hours and holidays to report multiple or unusual illnesses or deaths in poultry, livestock, or wild birds or animals.
  • Do not touch or consume raw milk or raw milk products, especially from animals with confirmed or suspected avian influenza infection. Pasteurized milk products are safe.
Contact the Department of Health without delay at 808-586-4586 if you develop symptoms of avian influenza and have been in close contact with sick or dead animals. Symptoms of avian influenza may include fever, cough, sore throat and conjunctivitis. Antiviral flu treatment is available and recommended as soon as possible for people with suspected or confirmed avian influenza infection.

More info. resources:

Avian Influenza | Disease Outbreak Control Division

Prevention and Antiviral Treatment of Avian Influenza A Viruses in People | Bird Flu | CDC
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https://health.hawaii.gov/news/news...te-on-oʻahu-doh-closely-monitoring-situation/
 
Avian Influenza Detected in Wastewater on Oʻahu

Posted on Nov 13, 2024 in Main
Nov. 13, 2024
NR24-34

Vigilance Encouraged for Poultry and Bird Owners

HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is encouraging poultry and bird owners to be vigilant due to the recent detection of avian influenza in a sample from a wastewater processing site on O‘ahu. The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) continues to investigate the source of the detection. There are no reports of avian influenza cases in humans or animals in Hawaiʻi and the overall risk to Oʻahu and state residents remains low.

HDOA’s Animal Disease Control Branch, two branches of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Geological Survey have been conducting routine surveillance for the virus since 2015 when highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected along the Pacific flyway, which is a migratory bird path that includes Hawai‘i.

For decades, HDOA has maintained strict bird import laws that require permits, inspections, health certificates, identification requirements and in some cases, isolation periods prior to importation into Hawai‘i. Due to widespread outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza on the mainland, HDOA has restricted the importation of birds from areas experiencing outbreaks and has required pre-entry avian influenza test protocols. In addition, HDOA has placed an embargo on importing birds through the mail.

Some of the symptoms of avian influenza in poultry and birds include:
  • Sudden death without any prior symptoms of illness
  • Lack of energy and appetite
  • A drop in egg production or soft-shelled, misshapen eggs
  • Swelling of the eyelids, comb, wattles and shanks
  • Purple discoloration of the wattles, comb and legs
  • Gasping for air (difficulty breathing)
  • Nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing
  • Twisting of the head and neck (torticollis)
  • Stumbling or falling down
  • Diarrhea
Do not touch sick or dead birds without appropriate personal protective equipment. Residents are encouraged to report sick or dead birds, especially when multiple or unusual. Poultry and bird owners in Hawai‘i who notice high mortality in their poultry or birds should contact their veterinarians and HDOA’s Division of Animal Industry at 808-483-7102 or after business hours, call 808-837-8092.

Information for poultry and bird owners on how to increase biosecurity for their flocks may be found at: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/ldc/adconcerns/aiinfo/biosec/

Resources on avian influenza:

HDOA, Animal Disease Control: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/ldc/avian-influenza-information/

DOH avian influenza information: https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/avian-influenza/

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/bird-flu/index.html

USDA: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza

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https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/main/nr24-34avianinfluenza/
 
November 13, 2024
updated November 14, 2024

Avian flu detected at Wahiawa wastewater treatment plan
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The health department regularly samples wastewater as part of their efforts to detect infectious diseases. This surveillance was able to detect avian flu in the past week.​
The department is now investigating possible sources of the case that was collected at the Wahiawa wastewater treatment plant.

---continued. https://www.khon2.com/local-news/avian-flu-detected-on-oahu/



November 18, 2024
‘It’s so bad.’ Hawaii’s first cases of avian flu confirmed at Wahiawa duck rescue

Excerpt:
Wilkinson did not reveal her exact location, but wants the public to take the deadly bird virus seriously. She says 20 of her rescued waterbirds, ducks, geese and a swan died rapidly two weeks ago.

...https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/...ases-avian-flu-confirmed-wahiawa-duck-rescue/



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