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Bird flu isn’t an immediate health threat in New York. But preparations have begun.

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily and making preparations in case the virus becomes a more immediate threat. That would be the most alarming situation.

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COVID-19 in 2025: ‘A Constant Threat, but a Manageable One’

BU School of Public Health Blog

Unraveling DEI work One priority should be to address the underlying disparities that lead to worse health outcomes among lower-income populations and communities of color, says Jonathan Levy , chair and professor of environmental health.