H5N1 avian influenza - what you need to know - wild rumors and a look beyond the usual propaganda

It looks like there is a concerted effort underway to prepare the public for a “new pandemic”, and here are some of the mainstream media headlines making the rounds this past week:

UK: “Bird flu HAS mutated to infect people…fresh pandemic fears” (click here)

USA: “CDC says it’s in a posture of readiness amid fears H5N1 bird flu is poised to jump to humans - there are several vaccines and drugs in the works” (click here)

China: “A 53 year old woman in eastern China has tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza, (clade 2.3.4.4b), after exposure to poultry (click here)

UK: “Lateral flow tests being prepared for UK outbreaks of avian flu” (click here)

Peru: “At least 3500 sea lions in Peru have recently died of H5N1 bird flu” (click here)

Cambodia: “Young girl dies of H5N1 bird flu in Cambodia” (click here)

Argentina & Uruguay: “last week, Argentina and Uruguay declared national health emergencies following outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1” (click here)

USA New York Times: “An e…