{
  "id": 16714315,
  "title": "H5N1 bird flu outbreak on US mink farm triggers global health warnings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/h5n1-bird-flu-outbreak-on-us-mink-farm-triggers-global-health-warnings",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-27T05:34:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Times",
    "slug": "daily-times",
    "url": "https://dailytimes.com.pk/1572838/h5n1-bird-flu-outbreak-on-us-mink-farm-triggers-global-health-warnings/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A severe H5N1 bird flu outbreak on a commercial mink farm in Utah raised global public health concerns over potential viral mutations. Infectious disease experts warned that continuous viral circulation among captive mammal populations could enable genetic adaptations harmful to humans. Scientists highlighted that cellular receptors in mink respiratory tracts closely resemble human lung…",
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Health",
        "title": "Bird flu outbreak at Utah mink farm sparks concerns about government response",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/bird-flu-outbreak-at-utah-mink-farm-sparks-concerns-about-government",
        "published": "2026-10-25T12:00:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}