Shortly after retaking office, President Trump shut down the Biden-era White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness and ordered federal health agencies to "pause" all public communication. That included halting studies CDC researchers planned to release pertaining to bird flu.

Infectious-disease experts are concerned that the administration's actions will hamper the government's ability to provide timely information about the spread of the virus. Susanne spoke with some who worried about economic and social isolation if the virus continues its spread.

"Other nations may begin to question the health and safety of exported agricultural products, such as dairy, livestock, poultry and meat, as well the health of Americans who want to travel internationally," Susanne explained.