A recent outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu strain has been detected in a Mississippi poultry farm, sparking fresh health concerns. The World Organization of Animal Health reported that the outbreak, confirmed last week on a Noxubee County farm, affected over 47,000 birds. This is the first time the highly contagious H7N9 strain has been seen in the US since 2017, raising worries about its potential impact on human health.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-18/first-us-outbreak-of-h7n9-bird-flu-since-2017-spurs-health-worry