Bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus, was first detected in 1996 among birds in China, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One year later, an outbreak occurred in Hong Kong that resulted in 18 human cases, including 6 deaths, after the people were infected directly by birds.
Youri Benadjaoud is a journalist who focuses on national news in the United States. He writes for ABC Network News, Yahoo News UK, and Yahoo News. His work has also been featured in Yahoo Sports UK. Youri covers a wide range of topics, including respiratory illnesses, mental health, COVID-19, and public health issues.