Canada Investigates First Human Bird Flu Case in Hospitalized Teen

Canada is investigating a suspected case of H5 avian flu in a hospitalized teenager in British Columbia, potentially marking the country's first locally acquired case. The source of infection is likely animal or bird-related, and no other illnesses have been reported among the patient's contacts. This comes amid recent avian flu outbreaks in BC poultry and wild birds, as well as similar outbreaks in the western US. Health officials are conducting a thorough investigation to understand the exposure source.