H5N1 Bird Flu Outbreak

The World Health Organization is alarmed by the spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans, with a high mortality rate. The virus has infected various animals and the concern is its potential to evolve and infect humans with the ability for human-to-human transmission.

Bird Flu Outbreak in U.S. Dairy Cattle

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms cows in multiple states have tested positive for bird flu, with a person in Texas also testing positive after contact with infected dairy cattle. The risk of human-to-human transmission is low, and health officials are closely monitoring the situation.