Scientists are closely monitoring the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak, noting its unusual evolution as it adapts to mammals. Confirmed human cases are increasing, especially among farmworkers, raising concerns over potential human-to-human transmission. Despite the CDC classifying the public threat as low, the reality that H5N1 could lead to a pandemic is becoming more evident. As the U.S. grapples with this epidemic, efforts to manage and mitigate its spread will require coordination across various sectors, including animal agriculture and wildlife management.
Bird flu "is adapting to mammals, and it continues to show new tricks," Nelson tells The Verge.
The likelihood of an H5N1 human pandemic "is growing," says Nelson.
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