This week, a worrying development has been reported in the Netherlands, where mink farms have been hit by a new strain of bird flu. This strain of bird flu, called H5N8, is highly contagious among birds and has been found to affect mink farms as well. While the virus is not contagious between humans, there is still a cause for concern, as this virus has the potential to mutate and become transmittable between humans. Scientists are now working to identify the source of the outbreak, and to develop strategies to contain the spread of the virus. The Netherlands is not the only country to be affected by this virus, as other countries in Europe have also reported cases of infected mink farms. It is important to be vigilant and take all necessary precautions to prevent and contain the spread of this virus.

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source: Phys.org