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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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Total Forecasters47

Community Prediction7% (4% - 43%)

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community: 7%

Authors:

RyanBeck

Opened:

Dec 12, 2024

Closes:

Dec 31, 2025

Scheduled resolution:

Jan 1, 2026

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