
Richard Perrins
Richard Perrins is a student at Syracuse University studying Magazine, News & Digital Journalism and Political Science. He is Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Orange and a Reporting Intern at The Fulcrum. His articles do not display a strong bias either way.
The first human death from bird flu in the United States occurred on January 6 in a Louisiana hospital, less than three weeks before the second Donald Trump administration’s inauguration. Bird flu, also known as Avian influenza or H5N1, is a disease that has been on the watch list of scientists and epidemiologists for its potential to become a serious threat to humans. COVID-19’s chaotic handling during Trump’s first term serves as a stark reminder of the stakes. According to the Centers (CDC) and Prevention, last year, 66 confirmed human...