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Third possible case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in Hawaiʻi
Hawaiʻi’s first detection of H5N1 occurred in November 2024 in a backyard flock on Oʻahu, followed by a hybrid duck found on Oʻahu’s North Shore. This year, two additional cases have been confirmed in migratory Koloa Māpu ducks—one on Oʻahu and one on Maui. This Kauaʻi detection is the first potential case in a native bird, likely introduced through infected migratory waterfowl.
Confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed in duck on Maui
Three state agencies are on alert after a second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza was confirmed in a migratory duck – this time on the island of Maui. This is the first confirmed detection of H5N1 on Maui.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health investigates possible avian flu case in waterfowl
Three state agencies are on alert after laboratory testing identified a presumptive case of avian influenza on Friday in an ailing duck that was found earlier in the week at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Increased biosecurity urged to protect birds from avian influenza
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture Animal Industry Division is again urging commercial poultry operations and backyard bird owners to increase biosecurity measures to protect their flocks from avian influenza.
DOH monitoring detection of H5 avian flu in Kauaʻi wastewater
The Hawai‘i Department of Health, State Laboratories Division has detected H5 avian influenza (bird flu) at very low levels in wastewater samples collected at the Līhuʻe Wastewater Treatment Plant on Kauaʻi.
Hawaiʻi Department of Health FAQs on Avian Influenza, H5N1
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health released a list of FAQs on Avian Influenza or H5N1 following confirmation of the virus at a Wahiawā bird sanctuary on on Nov. 15; and a subsequent confirmation of avian flu in a wild duck on Oʻahu earlier this week.
DOH investigates human contacts to infected H5N1 flocks
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health is investigating human contacts to the flock infected with H5N1. No humans in Hawaiʻi have tested positive for avian influenza at this time.
Avian Influenza confirmed in backyard flock of birds in Central Oʻahu
The state Department of Agriculture received confirmation that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in a backyard flock of various birds in Central O‘ahu. The property involved is within the area served by the Wahiawā Wastewater Treatment Plant, where a recent detection was reported. This is the first confirmed detection of the virus in Hawai‘i.
State, federal health agencies work to keep avian flu out of Hawaiian islands
State and federal agencies are keeping a close eye on H5N1, the influenza A strain associated with highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) that has infected dairy cows in multiple states, as well as four people who worked closely with the infected cows.
