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Missouri reported human case of H5 bird flu with no known link to animals
The CDC has confirmed the first human case of avian influenza A (H5), also known as H5 bird flu, in Missouri. Despite this, the risk of transmission to the general public remains low.
The case was identified through DHSS’s flu surveillance program. The patient, an adult with underlying health conditions, tested positive for influenza A in late August and has since recovered. The patient had no known contact with animals and was discharged from the hospital.
Further testing confirmed the presence of the H5 subtype, and virus characterization is underway at the CDC. This marks the fifteenth human case of H5 bird flu in the U.S. since 2022.
H5 primarily affects wild birds and poultry, and while rare, humans can contract the virus through close contact with infected animals or contaminated environments.
In Missouri, no H5 infections in dairy cattle have been reported. The state continues to monitor influenza data and there have been no unusual signs of flu activity among people.
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No Survivors After Small Plane Crashes in Flames at Lake of the Ozarks State Park in Missouri
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. โ Authorities are responding to a small aircraft crash in Lake of the Ozarks State Park after the plane went down near Public Beach Drive on Tuesday, November 3. Officials say no survivors are expected.
Osage Beach Mayor Richard Ross said he received information from city staff indicating that at least two people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed.
According to Ross, the plane had taken off from Lee C. Fine Airport, located within Lake of the Ozarks State Park. The aircraft reportedly crashed a short time after departure and was found engulfed in flames.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that troopers were responding to the incident. At approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday, Troop F reported that the aircraft was fully engulfed in flames near Public Beach Drive in Camden County.
Public Beach Drive is located southwest of Lee C. Fine Airport, the reported departure point of the aircraft.
Airport personnel were unable to provide additional information about the crash.
The number and identities of those aboard have not been officially confirmed in the information currently available. Authorities have also not released details about the aircraft, the circumstances leading up to the crash, or the cause of the incident.
Emergency crews are responding as the investigation continues. Additional information, including official confirmation of fatalities and victim identities, is expected to be released by authorities.