Chris Lyons+FollowNew Virus Just a Mutation Away? Yikes!Scientists just found a new coronavirus in bats in China that’s super close to being able to infect humans—like, one tiny mutation away. It’s related to MERS, which is way deadlier than COVID, and the scary part is it could jump to us if it mutates in another animal first. The researchers say it’s not infecting people yet, but it’s definitely one to watch. Anyone else getting déjà vu? #virusnews #pandemicwatch #healthalert #Health2310Share
Joel Sweeney+FollowBird Flu Now Hitting Cats—Should We Worry?Bird flu is taking a scary turn—it's now killing cats at a 90% rate, and experts say it could jump to humans next. Researchers found hundreds of cat deaths worldwide, but most cats aren’t even being tested. The virus is spreading in new ways, from eating infected birds to sharing food with sick cows. Scientists are sounding the alarm: we need to watch our pets and keep an eye on shelters before this becomes a bigger problem for both cats and people. #BirdFlu #CatHealth #PandemicWatch #PetSafety #ScienceNews #Health4213Share
suarezpatricia+FollowBird Flu’s Spreading—Should We Be Worried?The H5N1 bird flu has officially hit all 50 states, and experts are sounding the alarm about a possible new pandemic. It’s not just birds—dairy cows and even some humans have caught it, with over 70 cases and one death in the US. The wild part? Some people got sick without even touching infected animals. Scientists say we need better surveillance and biosecurity ASAP. Is this the next big health scare? #BirdFlu #H5N1 #HealthNews #PandemicWatch #PublicHealth #Health326Share