The Shadow Pandemic Looming Over Us All The sudden reappearance of bird flu in Australia has reignited fears about the next global health crisis.
This highly infectious virus is a stark reminder that we're not yet out of the woods when it comes to pandemics.
As reported by Michael Dulaney, a freelance environmental writer and former ABC reporter, diseases like this one highlight the complex process of spillover – where viruses jump from animals to humans.