Becker's Healthcare December 23, 2024
Federal officials have maintained that the nation’s bird flu outbreak does not pose an immediate threat to public health, but infectious disease experts say recent developments indicate the H5N1 virus’ spread is widening — and with it, the risks it poses to humans.
“The traffic light is changing from green to amber,” Peter Chin-Hong, MD, an infectious disease expert at University of California at San Francisco, told NBC News. “So many signs are going in the wrong direction.”
Here’s a recap of the scope of the outbreak and recent developments that have heightened concerns among experts:
- Since late March, the H5N1 outbreak has affected at least 875 herds of dairy cows in 16 states, according to...
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