Deadly bird flu virus identified in Mexico

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Earlier this week, the World Health Organization reported the first case of a person dying from bird flu.

The incident occurred in Mexico. This virus strain has not yet been found in the United States.

2 NEWS spoke with Premier Health Regional Medical Director Dr. Joseph Allen about the potential risks we face from bird flu in the Miami Valley.

Watch the interview in the video player above.