H5N1 bird flu virus linked to seal/sea lion deaths, with a highly pathogenic strain resurfacing in Massachusetts.
The H5N1 bird flu virus has been linked to the deaths of tens of thousands of seals and sea lions across the US, South America, and Europe, with scientists suspecting contact with infected birds as the main cause. A highly pathogenic strain of the virus has resurfaced in Massachusetts, causing concern among scientists, who worry it could evolve into a form more easily spread among mammals, including humans.
April 01, 2024
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