Rising Concerns Over Bird Flu Mutations in Teens and Mammals
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, will update the public on a teenager infected with H5N1 avian influenza, marking Canada's first domestically acquired human case. The teen, currently in serious condition, contracted the virus, which is rare in humans and typically results from close contact with infected birds or contaminated environments. Further details will be provided following the press conference.