Bird flu still 'several mutations' away from infecting many humans, experts say

Published April 3, 2024

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quotes Thomas Russo in a story reporting that bird flu is still several mutations away from infecting many humans, according to experts. “There have been a number of cases of avian influenza in humans across the globe, but only a couple of cases here in the U.S.,” Russo said. “Individuals who have acquired avian influenza have had close and prolonged contact with infected animals.”

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