May 5, 2025 12:08 am
Full News

New Pandemic Strikes the U.S., Mortality Rate Reaches 39%

A new flu outbreak has spread alarmingly across the United States. The deadly H7N9 bird flu, last seen in 2017, has re-emerged, with a mortality rate of 39%, according to a Reuters report on Tuesday (March 18).

The outbreak was first detected at a poultry farm at a time when the country is already battling the H5N1 bird flu, which has infected humans and caused egg prices to skyrocket. The newly emerged virus, also known as avian influenza, poses a significant threat to the global poultry industry, disrupting supply chains and driving up food prices.

The virus has also spread to livestock, including dairy cattle in the U.S., raising concerns among government authorities about a potential new pandemic. The H7N9 virus has proven to be highly dangerous to humans. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), since it was first detected in China in 2013, the virus has infected 1,568 people, leading to 616 deaths, a mortality rate of 39%. However, WHO has stated that the virus does not easily spread from human to human.

The Paris-based World Organization for Animal Health reported on Monday that the outbreak was detected in a poultry farm in Noxubee County, Mississippi, which housed 47,654 commercial broiler chickens. U.S. authorities confirmed the outbreak on March 13. However, Mississippi’s agriculture and health departments have yet to comment on the situation.

According to Reuters, during the early years of the Trump administration, the U.S. government’s response to bird flu was hindered as federal agencies canceled congressional briefings and meetings with state animal health officials. However, some coordination efforts were later resumed, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a $1 billion plan to combat the virus’s spread.

The outbreak has raised fresh global concerns, especially regarding the virus’s continuous mutations and its spread to mammals. Experts warn that without close monitoring and rapid preventive measures, this virus could lead to a major health crisis.

Related News
Witnesses Describe New Orleans Tragedy: ‘The Scene Was Just Horrific’
Lively Seek Gag Order Amid Legal Battle Against Justin Baldoni
Bill Gates Warns of Another Global Pandemic: A Call to Action or a Catalyst for Concern?
Bangladeshi Plane Faces Bomb Threat from Pakistani Number
Taylor Swift Awards $197 Million in Bonuses to Eras Tour Crew
Tragedy and Displacement: The Grim Reality of Gaza’s Ceasefire
Related Posts
Chinese President Xi Jinping to Visit Russia for Nazi Defeat Commemoration
India Halts River Water Flow to Pakistan
International Observatory Condemns Judicial Harassment and Political Discrimination Against Lawyers in Bangladesh
World’s Oldest Doctor Dies at the Age of 129
Bangladesh Sees Unprecedented Media Crackdown Under Dr. Yunus-Led Interim Government: 640 Journalists Targeted in Eight Months, Says RRG Report
Two Bangladeshi-American Citizens Remain Unidentified; National Security Adviser Dr. Khalilur Rahman Confirmed Safe
More News

Bangladeshi Film Star Porimoni Strongly Protests After Falling Victim to Islamist Extremism

Bangladesh is increasingly becoming a hub of Islamic fundamentalism, with liberal thinkers and cultural figures facing severe threats. Several events and concerts have recently been attacked by Jamaat-e-Islami and its affiliate organizations, along with other extremist groups. The latest victim of such extremism is Bangladeshi film actress Porimoni, who is widely known for her bold […]

Big Tech Faces Scrutiny Over Donations to Trump’s Inauguration Fund

Big Tech companies, including Apple, are facing tough questions from US lawmakers over their donations to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. While Apple didn’t donate directly, its CEO, Tim Cook, made a personal contribution of $1 million, joining other tech giants like Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon in making similar-sized donations. This marks a significant change […]

What’s in the Gaza Ceasefire Agreement

If the deal is implemented, it will not only stop Israeli destruction in Gaza for the time being, but also open the way for the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas and Palestinians held by Israel. Palestinian groups Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire that has raised hopes of ending more than […]

Controversy Over Sharia Law Push in Bangladesh as Yunus Family Faces Criticism for Alleged Hypocrisy

Amid growing calls for the implementation of Sharia law in Bangladesh following the July 2024 student movement, critics have pointed to alleged hypocrisy within the family of Nobel Laureate Mohammed Yunus, who is reportedly backing the initiative. Monica Yunus, the daughter of the renowned economist, was caught driving under the influence in the United States […]

Temperature Drops Below Freezing in Turaif, Saudi Arabia

The lowest temperature has been recorded in Turaif, a northern border area of Saudi Arabia. The country’s National Center for Meteorology (NCM) reported that the temperature there has dropped to minus two degrees Celsius. Similar weather conditions may persist in Saudi Arabia for the next few days. The forecast also suggests the possibility of snowfall […]

Darkness under the lamp – Dr Muhammad Yunus

Dr MuhammadYunus was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 for pioneering the modern concept of microcredit and microfinance. He is the founder of Grameen Bank. This article will shed light on little known facts the creation of Grameen Bank and related issues as it proverbs “it is always darkest under the lamp” for the readers to have […]

Top Movie-Serials Favorited By Viewers On IMDb

Viewers first go to IMDb to find out about their favorite movies. This is an online internet movie database. Get an idea about any movie instantly. The list of fan favorite or audience favorite movies is created with that database. Check out the top movies in the list of fan favourites. NOSFERATUNosferatu, a horror and […]

Tulsi Gabbard Nominated as Director of National Intelligence: A Historic First

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Tulsi Gabbard as the next Director of National Intelligence (DNI), marking a historic appointment in U.S. history. Gabbard, a veteran, former Congresswoman, and champion of bipartisan cooperation, will be the first Hindu, the first person of Samoan heritage, and the first Hawaiian to hold this critical role. Announcing the decision, […]

17th-Century Painting Looted by Nazis to Be Returned to Jewish Collector’s Descendants

The British government has announced the return of a 17th-century painting, “Aeneas and his Family Fleeing Burning Troy,” looted by the Nazis in 1940 from Jewish art collector Samuel Hartveld in Belgium. The artwork, created in 1654 by English painter Henry Gibbs, was left behind when Hartveld and his wife fled Antwerp to escape Nazi […]

NASA Launches Telescope to Explore Universe Origins and Hidden Water Reservoirs

On March 11, NASA launched its cutting-edge Spherex telescope into space, embarking on a groundbreaking mission to uncover the origins of the universe and identify hidden water reservoirs in the Milky Way galaxy—essential for life. The Spherex, short for Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionisation, and Ices Explorer, was launched aboard […]