Bird Flu Outbreaks in Animals and Humans
Bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, has been spreading globally in animals since 2020, causing lethal outbreaks in poultry and sporadic infections in other species. There have been cases of bird flu found in dairy cows and humans in various countries. The risk of human-to-human transmission is a concern, but the World Health Organization states the current risk is low.
Key Points
- The H5N1 strain of bird flu has been spreading globally in animals since 2020
- Cases of bird flu have been found in dairy cows and humans in various countries
- The risk of human-to-human transmission is a concern, but the current risk is considered low by the World Health Organization