H5 avian influenza: BC reports 1st human case of bird flu in teen

British Columbia’s health ministry says the first suspected human case of avian influenza has been detected in Canada. A teenager in the province has tested positive for the virus — also called bird flu — which can be fatal. There have been several cases detected in animals, but this is the first time it has crossed over into a human in Canada. Health officials are trying to determine the source of exposure. Global's Darya Zargar has more. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/video/10863366/teen-suffering-from-first-presumed-human-case-of-avian-influenza-detected-in-b-c/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #AvianInfluenza #Health