US Underprepared for Looming Bird Flu Threat, Experts Warn as Virus Mutates
The US is facing a growing threat from the H5N1 bird flu virus, with health experts warning that the country is not reacting quickly enough to the potential danger. A recent genetic analysis of a patient in Louisiana, who contracted the country's first severe case of the virus, reveals that it may have mutated to become more transmissible to humans, raising concerns about a possible outbreak. As the virus continues to spread, experts are urging authorities to take immediate action to prevent a public health crisis, with the risk of avian influenza and pandemic preparedness becoming increasingly important. The World Health Organization (WHO) is closely monitoring the situation, emphasizing the need for robust infection control measures to mitigate the spread of the disease.
