H5N1 bird-flu Virus A new warning from the Global Virus Network (GVN) has health experts sounding the alarm: the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus is no longer just a concern for birds — it's starting to spread in U.S. dairy cows and even humans . Could this be the start of the next pandemic? 🐄 From Barns to Bedsides: H5N1 Hits U.S. Cows and Humans In a recent LANCET report, the GVN — a global group of virologists from 40+ countries — urged governments to step up preparations. The numbers are concerning: Over 995 dairy cow herds have been affected. At least 70 humans have contracted the virus in the U.S. The virus continues to circulate in wild birds , backyard flocks , and even migratory birds . That’s a dangerous cocktail of cross-species infection. While human-to-human spread is still rare, experts warn that a mutation could easily change that. 🤔 Why Should You Care About a "Bird" Flu? Though commonly called “bird flu,” H5N1 is no ordinary...