Maricopa County Health Officials Tackle H5N1 Avian Flu Outbreak at
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health is currently working hard to address a recent outbreak of avian influenza among wildlife at the Wildlife World Zoo in Litchfield Park. Key partners, including state and federal agencies, are coming together to manage the recently detected H5N1 avian influenza. H5N1 avian influenza has plagued both wild bird […]
FACT CHECK: Instagram Post Makes False Claim About Gates Foundation, H5N1 Bird Flu
post Share on Facebook It claims that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded $9.5 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison to infect humans with H5N1 avian influenza. Verdict: False The claim is false and originated from an article originally published on June 17 by Natural News, a website known for spreading “misinformation.” A spokesperson […]
