Bird flu pandemic could be ‘100 times worse’ than COVID, scientists warn

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A bird flu pandemic with the potential to be “100 times worse than COVID” may be on the horizon after a rare human case was discovered in Texas, experts have warned. NY Post reporter Melissa Koenig shares this story.

The H5N1 avian flu has spread rapidly since a new strain was detected in 2020, affecting wild birds in every state, as well as in commercial poultry and backyard flocks.

But it has now even been detected in mammals, with cattle herds across four states becoming infected, and on Monday, federal health officials announced that a dairy worker in Texas caught the virus.

“This virus [has been] on the top of the pandemic list for many, many years and probably decades,” Dr. Suresh Kuchipudi, a bird flu researcher from Pittsburgh, said at a recent panel discussing the issue, according to the Daily Mail.

“And now we’re getting dangerously close to this virus potentially causing a pandemic.”

#birdflu #covid #health

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Just in time for the next election. Total BS.

jimmieadams
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We're not wearing masks and we're not locking ourselves indoors again. FJB and his administration.

danielsdimension
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Brought to you by an unlawful Foreign National near you.

OptimusPrinceps_Augustus
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What’s the Government doing to us Now.

BradyBoy
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Wow, what incredibly convenient timing.

crimsonking
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Just in time for the election imagine that

tedbell
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We aren't buying it. People will not fall for this nonsense a second time.

JasmineJohnsonPsychicMedium
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Let's hope those birds practice social distancing!

ronaldyodersr
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Ahh, yes. The Election Day Plague! It knows you’re voting!!!

haigansmith
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that doesnt look like fauci but it sounds like fauci

JamesbaconFiyah
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September 11, 2001 event was assisted by our US Government.

boogitybear
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We're all in this together, it's just 2 weeks so we can all get back to normal.

LostinTimeYT
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Some people just weren’t meant to be public speakers. This girl needs to find a new career.

Oleogustus
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Here's the thing nobody in government will die always remember this

sinead
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Gain of function should put it into motion!

crazydave
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hard to imagine democrats freaking out 100 times worse than covid!

kandydavins
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Get the birds practice social distancing and wear masks!

leonidesquinanola
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Just in time for the who pandemic power grab in may.

johnbuck
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Is this going to be a common thing for every US elections ? 😂

vishnupthampy
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100×
Wake me when it hits 10% confirmed* for under 60s


*Not that "died while having while in a high speed motorcycle accident" crud

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