OpinionJune 5, 2024
H5N1 Bird Flu Isn’t a Human Pandemic—Yet. American Contrariness Could Turn It into One
Americans don’t like being told what to do, and many don’t trust government. These stubborn attitudes might turn H5N1 bird flu into a pandemic
Stories by Maggie Fox
Maggie Fox is a journalist specializing in health, science and communicating in plain language. She has worked at Reuters, NBC, CNN and various other news outlets and currently hosts the One World, One Health podcast.
OpinionMay 7, 2024
A Fight About Viruses in the Air Is Finally Over. Now It’s Time for Healthy Venting
WHO now admits the COVID virus and other germs spread “through the air.” This plain language may help improve research and action to fight disease