H5N1 pandemic timing critical, resources insufficient - scientist
RNZ — May 5, 2024, 01:00 AM UTC
Summary: H5N1 bird flu mutation infecting US cows raises concerns of human-to-human transmission. Dr. Richard Webby warns of potential global outbreak, with 57% of experts predicting a flu strain as the cause. While current risk to New Zealand's dairy industry is low, Webby stresses the need for pandemic preparedness. Timing, post-Covid-19, is critical, and resources for pandemic readiness are insufficient globally.
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