First U.S. case of human bird flu in 9 months confirmed in Washington state The Washington PostWashington resident infected with different strain of bird flu, health officials say CBS NewsNew form of bird flu hospitalizes Washington state resident Los Angeles TimesBird flu reported in flock of Whatcom County birds, WA resident Bellingham Herald1st US human bird flu case in 9 months confirmed with strain only seen in animals before abcnews.go.com