Canada Confirms First Presumptive Human Case of H5 Bird Flu
Canada has detected its first presumptive human case of H5 bird flu, raising concerns about the potential for another pandemic. While this is a significant development, it’s important to remember that the current public health risk is low. The virus, while deadly to birds and capable of infecting humans, has not yet shown signs of human-to-human transmission.
This particular case in Canada is believed to have originated from contact with birds. This highlights the importance of remaining vigilant about the virus and its potential spread. The CDC has identified 46 human cases of bird flu since April, most of which were linked to contact with infected poultry or dairy cows.… Continue reading