Bird flu outbreak '100 times worse than COVID': Experts

Published On 2024-04-05 12:30 GMT   |   Update On 2024-04-05 12:30 GMT
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As the world grapples with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, experts have sounded a stark warning about the looming threat of another global health crisis: bird flu. According to a report by the Daily Mail, concerns are mounting over the potential rapid spread of the H5N1 strain of bird flu, which experts fear could be "100 times worse than the Covid pandemic."

During a recent briefing, experts discussed the alarming characteristics of the H5N1 virus, highlighting its ability to infect a wide range of mammals, including humans. Dr. Suresh Kuchipudi, a prominent bird flu researcher, cautioned that the world is dangerously close to witnessing a pandemic caused by H5N1. He stressed the urgent need for preparedness, emphasizing that the virus is already circulating globally and infecting mammals.


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