Jonas Waldenström confirmed the spread of a highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza strain among birds in Sweden and Germany, with the Ottenby Bird Station detecting the virus in mallards and Brandenburg culling about 185,000 animals following local outbreaks.Magnus Gisslén warned of a potential threat if H5N1 spreads to mammals, emphasizing the heightened risk if pigs become infected and the possibility of a pandemic.Both Waldenström and Gisslén advised strict protective measures and close monitoring of symptoms in pets and other animals, as
H5N1 remains a significant concern across Europe and North America.