"Scientists Warn Bird Flu Pandemic Could Dwarf COVID-19 Impact"

Experts warn that the H5N1 bird flu, which has infected a dairy worker in Texas, could potentially cause a pandemic 100 times worse than COVID-19 if it mutates and maintains its high fatality rate. The virus has spread rapidly among wild birds, commercial poultry, and cattle herds across the US, raising concerns about its potential to infect humans. While the current risk to the public is considered low, the US is already testing vaccine components to prepare for a potential outbreak, and the Biden administration is closely monitoring the situation.