Bird Flu Mutates and Becomes More Contagious and Deadly in Humans
CDC Says Mutations in Flu Virus Are Unlikely to Affect Spread or Treatment
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that the mutations found in the flu virus which only appeared in one hospitalized patient, are unlikely to affect the spread or treatment of the disease. According to the officials, the mutations may have occurred after the patient fell ill, and there is no evidence that the mutated virus can spread to others, mix with other flu viruses or develop the ability to combat drugs or vaccines.
Speaking about the findings, CDC officials have stated that while there is a possibility of changes taking place in the virus, it is important to note that it does not mean that the flu virus has become more dangerous or threatening. They do not expect a significant impact from the mutations and have reassured the public that the flu vaccine remains the best protection against the flu.
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, experts have been paying attention to the possibility of the flu virus mutating and becoming more dangerous. However, the CDC has said that the current mutations in the flu virus have not raised any major concerns, and that the risk of the mutated virus causing a widespread outbreak is low.
The CDC has encouraged people to keep up with good hygiene habits such as frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying home when ill. They have also urged individuals to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible, as the flu season is fast approaching.
Overall, while the flu virus is constantly evolving, the CDC says that the current mutations are not likely to have a major impact on the spread or treatment of the disease, and that getting vaccinated remains the best protection against the flu.
