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Bird Flu Culls 10 Million Birds; U.S. Boosts Funding

2/23/2025

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While experts confirm no ongoing human-to-human transmission of bird flu in the U.S., troubling data suppression casts a shadow of concern. Ohio's battle with the virus has led to the culling of 10 million birds. In response, the Biden administration is ramping up funding for monitoring and vaccines, emphasizing the urgent need for transparent data-sharing to safeguard public health against potential mutations.

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While experts confirm no ongoing human-to-human transmission of bird flu in the U.S., troubling data suppression casts a shadow of concern. Ohio's battle with the virus has led to the culling of 10 million birds. In response, the Biden administration is ramping up funding for monitoring and vaccines, emphasizing the urgent need for transparent data-sharing to safeguard public health against potential mutations.