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Avian Flu Surges in Western North Carolina: 339 Cases

2/15/2025

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Avian flu is on the rise in Western North Carolina, with Buncombe County reporting its first confirmed case and four more pending tests. Miranda Turner from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission expressed concern over the sluggish testing process. Since the start of 2025, the state has seen a staggering 339 confirmed cases of this dangerous virus.

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Avian flu is on the rise in Western North Carolina, with Buncombe County reporting its first confirmed case and four more pending tests. Miranda Turner from the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission expressed concern over the sluggish testing process. Since the start of 2025, the state has seen a staggering 339 confirmed cases of this dangerous virus.