The avian flu virus is an Influenza A virus (IAV) subtype A(H5N1) which stands for a type 5 hemagglutinin (H) protein and a type-1 neuraminidase (N) protein.
"We are in a terrible situation and going into a worse situation," said Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. "I don't know if the bird flu will become a pandemic, but if it does, we are screwed."
I have added this to my copious bird flu folder. Let's not worry. I'm certain Dr. Oz and brain worm addled Kennedy have a great plan.
Here's a campfire tale to spook and frighten. May it remain just that, but we know it won't. Good luck everyone.
"We are in a terrible situation and going into a worse situation," said Angela Rasmussen, a virologist at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. "I don't know if the bird flu will become a pandemic, but if it does, we are screwed."
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-america-lost-bird-flu-stage.html
Yeah. Trying to keep a cool head here myself, but... It isn't going to be pretty.
We are so not ready for the next pandemic