Experts Warn of Inadequate US Response to H5N1

Reports indicate that the U.S. is struggling to contain and understand the avian influenza outbreak in dairy cattle, lacking testing infrastructure and facing challenges in cooperation from farmers and workers. Concerns are raised over the virus's potential spread among cows and humans, with calls for urgent action to prevent a future pandemic. Experts highlight the inadequacy of the antiviral supply for influenza in the U.S., emphasizing the need to diversify treatment options and stockpile sufficient medications to address potential outbreaks effectively.