3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Bird flu mutates

Researchers say the discovery raises concerns of an epidemic, even a pandemic, in the making
A study by researchers in China and England says one type of bird flu is mutating, increasing the risk that it could make the jump to humans.
Published: Sep. 5, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - A study by researchers in China and England says one type of bird flu is mutating, increasing the risk that it could make the jump to humans.

Researchers say the discovery raises concerns of an epidemic, or even a global pandemic, in the making.

We’ve already seen variants of the bird flu kill cats, infect foxes and even a dolphin, and contribute to the spread of conspiracy theories.

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