WHO Confirms First Human Death from Bird Flu H5N2 in Mexico

The World Health Organization confirmed the first-ever fatal human case of the H5N2 bird flu subtype in Mexico. The 59-year-old patient had no known exposure to poultry and had underlying conditions. Despite the potential public health impact, the WHO and CDC state the current risk to the general population is low, with no evidence of human-to-human transmission. Continued surveillance of influenza viruses in both animals and humans is crucial.