A recent outbreak of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in the US has raised concerns among scientists that it could mutate and spread to humans, potentially triggering a pandemic. The scientific community worries about the possibility of human-to-human transmission. Farmers are also concerned about the economic impacts on their livelihoods, as they struggle to cope with the outbreak.
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