Next pandemic likely to be caused by flu virus, scientists warn
by The Guardian
The Guardian— Influenza is still the biggest threat to global health as WHO raises fears about the spread of avian strain.
Hindustan Times—Disease X: Scientists warn next pandemic could be triggered by virus of ‘deadly infectious illness'. Sounding the alarm for a potential future crisis, scientists warn that the next pandemic might be caused by Disease X. Influenza, a familiar foe associated with seasonal illness, has emerged as a possible threat for this unpredictable and potentially devastating role. An international survey, to be published next weekend, will reveal that 57% of senior disease experts now believe a strain of influenza virus is the most likely cause of the next global outbreak of “deadly infectious...
Shafaqna English—Guardian: Flu pandemic is likely to be the next global health crisis. Shafaqna Science- The WHO is worried about the spread of the avian strain of the flu. According to The Guardian, leading scientists say that the flu is the pathogen most likely to trigger a new pandemic. An international survey will be published next weekend. It will show that 57% of
The Guardian—From birds, to cattle, to us? Could bird flu be the next pandemic? – podcast. As bird flu is confirmed in 33 cattle herds across eight US states, Ian Sample talks to virologist Dr Ed Hutchinson of Glasgow University about why this development has taken scientists by surprise, and how prepared we are for the possibility it might start spreading among humans Guardian reporting on this topic Continue reading