Question

Will an H5 virus receive an "emergence" risk rating categorized as "high" by the US CDC Influenza Risk Assessment Tool before January 1, 2026?

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Total Forecasters21

Community Prediction8.1% (8% - 15%)

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community: 8.1%

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Opened:

Oct 23, 2024

Closes:

Dec 31, 2025

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2026

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15%

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