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May 2023
28m 3s

How Concerned Should We Be About Bird Fl...

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Cases of avian flu in birds have hit record levels globally—but so far, there’s no evidence of human-to-human transmission. Bloomberg reporters Suzi Ring and Michelle Fay Cortez discuss how scientists are tracking the virus after lessons learned from Covid-19. Then, Dr. Richard Webby of the World Health Organization talks about how communities can respond to and prevent bird flu outbreaks.

Read more: Bird Flu's Surge Has Scientists Seeking Clues to Prevent the Next Pandemic

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