Bird flu situation 'worrying', WHO working with CambodiaBird flu situation 'worrying', WHO working with CambodiaThe UN health agency last assessed the risk to humans from avian flu as low earlier this month. 25 February,2023 11:46 amLONDON (Reuters) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) is working with Cambodian authorities after two confirmed human cases of H5N1 bird flu were found among one family in the country. The UN health agency last assessed the risk to humans from avian flu as low earlier this month. "The global H5N1 situation is worrying, given the wide spread of the virus in birds around the world and the increasing reports of cases in mammals including humans," Briand said. WHO-affiliated labs already hold two flu virus strains that are closely related to the circulating H5N1 virus, which manufacturers can use to develop new shots if needed.
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