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The Bird Flu Threat Keeps Growing

Jul 31, 2024
The rising number of bird flu cases is raising alarms across the globe. The H5N1 strain is adapting to mammalian hosts, increasing the risk of transmission to humans. Experts highlight the potential for underreporting, which allows the virus to learn to spread between people. Urgent protective measures and robust testing are essential to manage this growing public health threat.
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