July 12, 2023 • 12:06 pm CDT

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USDA bird flu detection map July 5, 2023

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The current outbreaks of avian influenza (“bird flu”) continueto cause devastation in animal populations worldwide.Although largely affecting animals, these outbreaks pose ongoing risks to humans, says the World Health Organization (WHO).

The WHO wrote today that an increasing number of H5N1 avian influenza detections amongmammals, which are biologically closer to humans than birds, raises concern that the virus might adapt to infect humans more easily.

In addition, some mammals may act as mixing vessels for influenza viruses, leading to the emergence of new viruses that could be more harmful to animals and humans.

Announced on July 12, 2023, the WHO, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,and the World Organisation for Animal Health urge countries to work together across sectors to save as many animals as possible and protect…