Scientists Say New Bird Flu Poses Serious Threat

A new strain of bird flu that is causing a deadly outbreak among people in China is a threat to world health and should be taken seriously, scientists said on Wednesday.
 
The H7N9 strain has killed 24 people and infected more than 125, according to the Geneva-based World Health Organization (WHO), which has described it as “one of the most lethal” flu viruses.
 
The high mortality rate, together with relatively large numbers of cases in a short period and the … [Read More]

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