Kristen Jordan

Kristen Jordan is a news reporter primarily covering topics related to health and science. She has a background in biology and has previously worked for several local newspapers before joining a national news outlet. Her articles often focus on public health issues, including disease outbreaks, environmental concerns, and medical research advancements. In her free time, Kristen enjoys hiking with her dog and volunteering at local animal shelters.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not seem to have any clear slant or preference.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest detected.

Contradictions

15%

Examples:

  • The article states that wastewater testing can give a first clue to widespread infection but doesn't reveal exactly where the virus is coming from or whether it's people or animals that are infected.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • The article implies that the bird flu virus is becoming more dangerous as it spreads and spills over to other animals, but does not present any concrete evidence to support this claim.

Recent Articles

Avian Flu Spreads Among Dairy Cattle: Concerns Over Human Transmission and Data Gaps

Avian Flu Spreads Among Dairy Cattle: Concerns Over Human Transmission and Data Gaps

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 Growing concerns over the spread of avian flu among dairy cattle in the US, with at least 94 herds testing positive across 12 states. Experts worry about increased human transmission risk and the potential for virus mutation. Michigan is a hotspot despite no known outbreaks, as wastewater shows high levels of H5 influenza A virus. Lack of data on avian flu spread in dairy herds leaves federal government without sufficient information to contain the issue.