Bird flu is spreading among livestock and other mammals in the United States, raising concerns about a potential pandemic. While the risk to the public is currently low, scientists warn that the virus could evolve and become more dangerous. California declared a state of emergency due to rising cases in dairy cattle, and over 65 human cases have been reported in the U.S. during this outbreak.
Bird flu, or avian influenza, is spreading among livestock and other mammals in the United States, raising concerns that another pandemic may be looming. Last month, California declared a state of emergency due to rising cases in dairy cattle, and there have been over 65 human cases in the U.S. during this outbreak. While cases have been largely mild and risk to the public is still considered low, scientists warn it could evolve and become more dangerous.
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