Experts Alert to Rising Bird Flu Pandemic Threat Amid Mutations

Health experts warn of a potential bird flu pandemic as the H5N1 virus shows signs of mutating, spreading among cows, and infecting humans in the US. While the risk to the public remains low, the virus is reportedly just one mutation away from more effective human transmission. Over 300 million poultry birds have been culled globally, and concerns grow as some human cases may go undetected. Despite the threat, antiviral treatments and vaccines are available, and US authorities are increasing testing efforts, including in the milk supply.