Bird flu outbreak '100 times worse than COVID': Experts - Video
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Overview
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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Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751