blog posts How does bird flu infect so many species? May 1, 2024 10:30 am by Diana YatesExpert Viewpoints Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Reports of the first documented case of the H5N1 virus passing from birds to cows — and then from a cow to a person — have generated a lot of press. However, 'To date, human mortality as a result of bird flu infection is extremely low.' Share on Facebook Tweet Email