The H5N1 bird flu virus has reached an alarming new phase of transmission and mutation, creating what health experts warn could become the next global pandemic. With confirmed human cases in the US and unprecedented spread across species and continents, the virus demands immediate attention. Global Reach and Impact The virus has infected dairy cows across the United States, marking a concerning expansion of its host range. Since October 2021, over 140 million poultry birds have been culled, while 315 wild bird species across 79 countries have been affected. The virus has reached Antarctica, previously untouched by H5N1, demonstrating its … Continue reading H5N1 Bird Flu Jumps to Cows, Hits 140M Poultry, and Mutates Toward Human Pandemic Risk