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Warning about H5N1 Virus and the Need for Biosecurity Measures

May 6, 2025

David Quammen warns about the H5N1 bird flu virus, which could be responsible for a new pandemic. His concerns are heightened following a confirmed case in a sheep and the virus's spread in the U.S. Despite the CDC's current assessment of low transmission risk, experts remain cautious due to the potential for genetic recombination. Governments are urged to enhance biosecurity measures.