As US marks first H5N1 bird flu death, WHO and CDC say risk remains low

Despite the alarming spread of H5N1 among animals and the first reported human death, officials maintain that the risk to the general population remains low as long as there is no person-to-person transmission. The situation requires careful monitoring to see if behavior changes, but current assessments do not indicate increased risk, particularly since no human-to-human transmission has been identified yet.

Concerns have risen over the intertwining risks of seasonal flu escalating alongside H5N1. With the flu having the potential to mix with H5N1, public health officials are particularly vigilant. The risk assessment underscores that until we witness human-to-human transmission, the situation remains manageable despite the recent death in Louisiana and ongoing cases. Public caution is urged, but the overall threat level remains low.

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