Reading Time: < 1 minute The threat of H5N1 bird flu spreading to humans could spark another global pandemic, warned the Global Virus Network in a recent study calling for proactive measures to prevent widespread outbreaks.
Bird flu update: Study warns H5N1 could spark pandemic, urges preparation
US CDC cancels science group workshop on preventing human bird flu infections
Farmers requested the workshop after a March bird flu response forum
Reading Time: 2 minutes The National Academy of Sciences has canceled a workshop on preventing human bird flu infections after being told to stop work on the event by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an email sent to one of the workshop presenters and seen by Reuters.
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