First Human Avian Flu Case Reported in Canada

A Canadian teenager has tested positive for the H5 strain of avian flu, prompting health officials to investigate the source of exposure.

The infected individual is an adolescent from British Columbia, currently receiving treatment at a children's hospital.
This marks the first recorded human case of avian flu in Canada, specifically linked to the H5 virus strain.
Health authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine how the teenager contracted the virus.
While human cases remain rare, there is growing concern among experts about the increasing number of mammal infections.
The potential for the virus to mutate and enable human-to-human transmission is a significant worry for health officials.