Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Found in Seals on Marrowstone Island in Puget Sound25 Aug 2023Marrowstone, Washington, United States Three adult harbor seals in Puget Sound have tested positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 strain, marking the first incidence of HPAI in marine mammals on the West Coast, and officials are urging beachgoers to avoid contact with wildlife. |
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