Yes, this new one has already picked up genetic segments, apparently from exposure in pigs, that makes it better at surviving and reproducing in mammalian (including human) respiratory tracts. They’ve never seen these gene segments in this type of avian flu outbreak in humans.
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I'm very concerned about this outbreak. In the past, I've not been apprehensive, but this strain may be the one that puts all previous nonchalance to rest.