A strain of bird flu known as H5N1 or highly pathogenic avian influenza has made a worrying leap to cattle herds across the US over the past month. This development has sparked “enormous concern” among health experts, including the World Health Organization’s (WHO) chief scientist, who warned of the virus’ “extremely high” mortality rate in humans.

  • @kescusay
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    87 months ago

    I can already hear the cries of “99.7% survival rate!” and “Give me hydroxychloroquine or (and) give me death!”