A new strain of bird flu, H5N1, is spreading rapidly across the US, threatening to unleash a major pandemic in 2025. Scientists believe the virus is being carried by dust from bird droppings, spread by wind currents. The latest outbreak has resulted in one fatality and critical condition for a teenager, while several large egg-laying operations have been affected, leading to shortages and empty supermarket shelves.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2025-02-13/bird-flu-threat-is-growing-with-new-strain-and-ways-to-spread