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Will CDC report 10,000 or more H5 avian influenza cases in the United States before January 1, 2026?

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Authors:

RyanBeck

Opened:

Dec 13, 2024

Closes:

Dec 31, 2025

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2026

Spot Scoring Time:

Dec 15, 2024

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