First case of bird flu in commercial flock reported in Grant County

GRANT COUNTY, Wash. -- The first case of avian influenza in a commercial flock has been reported in Grant County.

According to Grant County Public Health, bird flu was detected in a commercial poultry flock. Workers at the facility are being monitored as a precaution for signs of illness.

GCPH says this is the first domestic bird outbreak in Grant County, but more than 100 wild birds have tested positive since 2022.

You can find more information about avian influenza including steps to take to protect yourself at DOH.WA.gov .