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Top virologists raise alarm over potential for bird flu pandemic


Published on 2025-04-30 16:46:51 - Fortune
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  • Experts from over 40 countries are sounding the alarm over the increasing threat of H51 avian bird flu.

The article from Fortune discusses the global concern over the potential spread of the H5N1 bird flu virus, which has been detected in various mammals, raising fears of a possible human pandemic. World leaders and health organizations are actively preparing for such an event, with the World Health Organization (WHO) urging countries to enhance surveillance and readiness. The virus, which has a high mortality rate in humans, has not yet shown sustained human-to-human transmission, but its spread among mammals like minks and seals is alarming. Efforts are underway to develop and stockpile vaccines and antivirals, and there is a call for increased international cooperation to monitor and respond to the virus effectively.

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[ https://fortune.com/article/bird-flu-world-leaders-prepare-pandemic/ ]