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"Rising Concern: Bird Flu Outbreaks Prompt Urgent Action"

The World Health Organization has expressed deep concern over the spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans, with an "extraordinarily high" mortality rate. The virus has infected tens of millions of poultry, wild birds, and even cows and goats, posing a global zoonotic animal pandemic. While there is currently no evidence of human-to-human transmission, the mortality rate for those infected is 52 percent. Efforts are underway to develop vaccines and therapeutics, and there is a call for enhanced monitoring and equitable access to medical resources.

1 year ago•Source: Barron's

"Health Officials on Alert as Pandemic-Potential Monkeypox Strain Discovered in Congo"

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1.56 min•1 year ago

"Health Officials on Alert as Pandemic-Potential Monkeypox Strain Discovered in Congo"

Scientists have discovered a new strain of monkeypox, officially known as mpox, with "pandemic potential" in a mining town in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mutated version, named "clade 1b", is thought to be better at spreading and has raised concerns about the potential for national and international spread. Health ministers have called for swift action to avert another global outbreak, as the virus has a history of causing mild illness but can lead to serious cases and has already resulted in deaths.

via The Mirror