The H5N1 bird flu outbreak has taken an alarming turn, spreading beyond birds to infect cattle and humans in unprecedented ways. With 70 Americans infected and one death reported, experts are increasingly concerned about the virus’s potential to trigger a serious pandemic. From Birds to Cows to People The current outbreak marks the first time H5N1 has infected dairy cows, a development that shocked virus experts when discovered in early 2024. The virus initially jumped from wild birds to cattle in Texas, causing high fevers, reduced milk production, and respiratory symptoms in affected herds. “At present, we’re given a stick, … Continue reading H5N1 Bird Flu Infects 70 Americans, Spreads from Birds to Cattle and Farmworkers