The state confirmed Friday that highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a backyard flock of various birds in Central Oahu.

The health department regularly samples wastewater as part of their efforts to detect infectious diseases. This surveillance was able to detect avian flu in the past week. The department is now investigating possible sources of the case.

The dead birds included ducks, a good and a zebra dove. After conducting necropsies and collecting samples, the Department of Health confirmed the animals were positive for avian flu. The detection of the variant is the first case confirmed in Hawaii and ...