'Highly pathogenic' bird flu found in Puget Sound seals for first time

A “highly pathogenic” strain of bird flu capable of spreading to humans and their pets was detected in harbor seals in the Puget Sound between Aug. 18 and 25, marking the first time that a marine mammal has tested positive for the virus on the West Coast, the National Marine Fisheries Service warns.

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