Wyoming health department officials say an older woman is hospitalized with bird flu. It’s the state’s first human case of Type A H5N1 influenza, which is spreading through animals and some people.

Bird flu remains a serious concern globally, affecting both poultry and humans. While Wyoming has reported its first human case, India is battling multiple outbreaks in poultry farms. Read on to know if it is safe to still consume eggs and chicken.

A Wyoming woman hospitalized with bird flu is the state's first human case after her flock of chickens became infected and died, according to state officials.