H5N1

The avian flu is significant, even if it doesn’t spread to humans — yet

By: Victor Tran, Peak Associate As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, another virus is quietly spreading among livestock across the globe — the avian flu, or H5N1. While the transmission risk of H5N1 to humans is reportedly low, its case fatality rate is 56%. This should be enough to prompt caution as we watch the current outbreak unfold. H5N1’s significant impact on wild animal populations and livestock farmers cannot be ignored. The potential implications for our food supply are alarming, given the current state of food insecurity and high cost of living. If anything, the frequent…

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