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Virologists issue urgent call to global action as H5N1 avian flu threat rises

  • The Global Virus Network published an analysis calling for action to address the threat of H5N1 avian influenza virus in North America.
  • The H5N1 outbreak has affected nearly 1,000 dairy cow herds and resulted in over 70 human cases, including the first confirmed death in the U.S., as well as the loss or culling of over 168 million poultry since 2022.
  • The GVN virologists underscore the need for improved pandemic preparedness through enhanced surveillance, biosecurity measures, and understanding the potential for human-to-human transmission to inform response strategies.
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Benzinga broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, April 28, 2025.
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