Public health experts detected nearly fifty known infections of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in people in the U.S., indicating a significant threat to human health.
The type of H5N1 spreading, known as clade 2.3.4.4b, has infiltrated ecosystems worldwide, causing millions of deaths among wildlife in pristine environments.
Understanding the true scale of avian influenza in wild populations is primarily guesswork, as many birds die in inaccessible places, highlighting the need for extensive monitoring.
In South Africa, 20,686 dead Cape Cormorants due to H5N1 were counted in 2021, demonstrating the severe impact of the virus on wildlife.
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