WHO confirms first death in Mexico from bird flu never seen in humans
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the first death in Mexico from a bird flu virus, A(H5N2), that has never been seen in humans before. This news is undoubtedly unsettling, given the history of the COVID-19 pandemic we are still navigating through. The victim had no known exposure to poultry or other animals, indicating a potential human-to-human transmission that could lead to dire consequences if not contained swiftly.
Upon reading the WHO report, it is evident that despite extensive epidemiological investigations, no further cases were reported among the contacts of the deceased individual. However, one contact did report runny nose symptoms, raising concerns about the possibility of the virus spreading through close human contact.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker