2023-09-02 11:50:59
The world has not yet recovered from the coronavirus pandemic that devastated the planet in 2020, and in fact it continues to kick back. But although it is no longer a major concern, scientists are already aware of what could be the next epidemic that threatens us.
Professor Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh (UK), admitted that it is too early to say what will cause the next widespread public health crisis around the world, but warned that there are “signs” that bird flu might be the most likely candidate.
In statements collected by the MirrorSridhar argues that this is because a recent series of mutations in bird flu seems to suggest that it is much more likely that the virus could infect humans “at some point.”
The expert, who also advised the Scottish government during the covid-19 pandemic, has called on the UK authorities to better prepare for a widespread outbreak of bird flu.
According to Sridhar, such preparations now would help avoid a high death toll should the worst happen and a highly infectious version of the mutara virus.
“In terms of the next (pandemic), we can’t say what it is, but there are signs,” said Dr. Sridhar. “We have enough signals to say that a pattern is emerging and that pattern is not good in terms of the variety of mutations that we’re seeing that jump to humans at some point, or other mammals that facilitate the jump to humans,” he added. she.
“So we have to prepare to avoid what happened, which was a tragedy in terms of lives lost, but also the restrictions put in place that hurt many people in terms of their livelihoods and mental health as well,” the statement concluded. expert.
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