The world is getting “dangerously close” to the next pandemic, an expert has warned.
Avian flu is currently having a serious impact around the world, as cases in humans are rising. A new case was found in Texas, United States recently, which has led to medical professionals worrying about the highly pathogenic and deadly H5N1 strain.
This has led to Dr Suresh Kuchipudi, a bird flu researcher in Pittsburgh warning that the next pandemic is closer than ever before, as the virus apepars to be fatal to around half of those who catch it.
Speaking at a White House briefing, Dr Muchipudi said: “This virus has been on the top of the pandemic list for many, many years and probably decades. And now we are getting dangerously close to this virus potentially causing a pandemic.
