New H5N1 Bird Flu Mutation Detected in Nevada Raises Alarm

A new strain of the avian influenza virus H5N1, labeled D1.1, has been detected in Nevada, marking its first recorded spread to dairy cows and infecting a dairy worker. The mutation’s increased adaptability across species raises global concern among health experts and virologists.

New Bird Flu Variant Discovered in Nevada Dairy Cows Raises Pandemic Concerns

A recently identified variant of the avian influenza virus in dairy cows in Nevada has heightened alarm among health experts, who warn that the risk of a pandemic has escalated. The variant, which has shown signs of transmission, could pose a significant threat to both animal and public health, leading experts to call for heightened surveillance and research to mitigate potential impacts.