H5N1 strain of bird flu has potential to become pandemic, says UK expert
- The H5N1 strain of bird flu is spreading among poultry in South Dakota, causing over 6 million birds to be killed, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- Scientists are concerned that the H5N1 virus could mutate and cause a human pandemic, as stated by Scott Hensley from the University of Pennsylvania.
- Research is ongoing to develop a human vaccine for bird flu, as highlighted by Scott Hensley.
- Bird flu cases have been detected in mammals, raising alarm as the virus adapts to different species, according to the UK Health Security Agency.
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