In a recent development, bird flu has been discovered in cattle for the first time, raising concerns about a potential pandemic that could be “100 times worse” than COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported cases of avian flu in cattle in six different U.S. states, marking a new reservoir for the virus to circulate and potentially mutate.
The seriousness of the situation was highlighted by CDC Director Mandy Cohen, who stated that the bird flu strain found in cattle is new and could lead to a pandemic if it mutates and maintains its high case fatality rate. This warning was echoed by Big Pharma insider John Fulton, who compared the potential impact of bird flu to that of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for vigilance and preparedness.
What makes this situation even more concerning is the parallel with the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Just like with COVID-19, the U.S. and Chinese governments were collaborating on avian flu gain-of-function research, which aims to make viruses more infectious for humans. This research was being conducted by the USDA Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and the University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute, which has ties to the Wuhan lab where COVID-19 is believed to have originated.
The connection between the U.S.-China bird flu research and the Wuhan lab raises questions about the potential risks associated with such research. It also highlights the need for transparency and accountability in scientific collaborations, especially when dealing with highly contagious and potentially deadly viruses.
Adding to the concern is the revelation that secretive U.S. bird flu research was also being conducted at American-run Ukraine biolabs. The Russian government has accused these labs of collecting and certifying avian influenza virus strains with a high potential for epidemic spread and the ability to cross the species barrier. This further underscores the need for international cooperation and oversight in handling dangerous pathogens.
The World Health Organization had already warned of a potential bird flu outbreak in early 2023, prompting the U.S. to start working on producing vaccines for both birds and humans. However, the potential outbreak coinciding with an election year and the establishment's efforts to steer people away from consuming cow meat, milk, chicken meat, and eggs raise questions about the timing and motives behind these developments.
In conclusion, the discovery of bird flu in cattle and the potential for a pandemic that could be “100 times worse” than COVID-19 should serve as a wake-up call for global health authorities. The parallels with the COVID-19 pandemic and the involvement of U.S.-China collaborations raise concerns about the risks associated with gain-of-function research.
