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Limited surveillance hampers WHO's bird flu risk assessment

Voice of America - VOA News — July 11, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Summary: Limited surveillance hampers WHO's assessment of H5N1 bird flu risk globally. The U.S. reported a fourth human case linked to infected dairy cows. Cambodia reported two cases in children exposed to sick chickens. WHO urges nations to enhance influenza surveillance in animals and humans. COVID-19 continues to claim 1,700 lives weekly worldwide. Monkeypox, a global threat, has seen outbreaks in 26 countries, with Congo reporting 11,000 cases and South Africa 20 cases.

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