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Washington farm workers test positive for avian flu

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Health officials are investigating the first presumed human cases of bird flu in Washington state after four agricultural workers tested positive for H5N1 last week .

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 27 human cases across six states, including one person with no known contact with poultry or cattle.

The CDC classifies the risk to the general public as low.

Thoroughly cooked eggs and chicken are safe to eat.