The first bird-flu related death has been reported in the US, according to the Louisiana department of health, where the death occurred. The patient had been taken to hospital after contracting a major strain of bird flu, known as H5N1. Louisiana health department said they were over the age of 65, and had other underlying health conditions.

A human has for the first time died in the United States after being infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, health officials said on Tuesday. The resident of the state of Louisiana was over 65 years old and also had other health problems,