The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reported an unprecedented and early surge in highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu) across Europe, driven largely by wild birds rather than farm-to-farm spread. Between September and November, nearly 3,000 cases were detected across 29 countries, with significant mortality observed in species like common cranes. While human infections remain rare, authorities are concerned about the virus’s potential to mutate and affect mammals more broadly.
Date: December 11, 2025. Source: independent.co