Next pandemic may be caused by Disease X or influenza
Hindustan Times — April 21, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC
Summary: Scientists warn that the next pandemic might be caused by Disease X or a strain of influenza virus. An international survey reveals that 57% of senior disease experts believe influenza is the most likely cause. The World Health Organization emphasizes the seriousness of influenza, affecting 1 billion people annually and claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. Concerns are raised about the H5N1 strain's rapid spread and high fatality rate.
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