Experts Warn of U.S.-Origin Pandemic Risk

Experts have raised concerns that the next major pandemic could originate from the United States, specifically from the H5N1 avian flu, which is currently mutating and spreading across the country. Despite the lack of evidence for human-to-human transmission, the virus's ability to jump from wild to domestic species increases the risk of human infection. Spanish infectious disease specialists emphasize that while the likelihood of a pandemic starting in the US is high, the strong surveillance systems in place could provide timely information and response. Meanwhile, scientists studying viruses in bats, known carriers of deadly viruses like SARS and Ebola, highlight the importance of not disrupting their habitats, as such disturbances can lead to viral spillovers into human populations. Psychics also predict a pandemic potentially worse than COVID-19 by 2025, although these claims lack scientific backing. Overall, global preparedness has improved since COVID-19, but vigilance and robust monitoring remain critical.