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Key points   -- At the present time , based on available information, FAO-WHO-WOAH assess the global public health risk of influenza A(H5) viruses to be low , while the risk of infection for occupationally exposed persons is low to moderate depending on the risk mitigation measures in place and the local avian influenza epidemiological situation.  -- Transmission between animals continues to occur and, to date, a growing yet still limited number of human infections are being reported. Although additional human infections associated with exposure to infected animals or contaminated environments are expected to occur, the overall public health impact of such infections at a global level, at the present time, is considered minor .  -- The assessment could change if and when additional epidemiological or virological information becomes available.  -- This risk assessment from FAO, WHO and WOAH updates the assessment of the risk of zoonotic transmission (for example, ani...

Influenza at the human-animal interface Summary and risk assessment, from 21 January to 19 March 2025 {1}  New human cases {2}:  From 21 January to 19 March 2025, based on reporting date , the detection of influenza A( H5N1 ) in five humans, influenza A( H9N2 ) virus in four humans, influenza A( H1N1 ) variant ((H1N1)v) virus in one human, and influenza A( H1N2 )v virus in one human were reported officially.  • Circulation of influenza viruses with zoonotic potential in animals:  -- High pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) events in poultry and non-poultry continue to be reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH).{3}  The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) also provides a global update on avian influenza viruses with pandemic potential.{4}  • Risk assessment {5}:  -- Sustained human to human transmission has not been reported from these events. Based on information available at the time of the risk assessmen...