The virus has evolved to be able to jump between species, from birds to cats, cows and cats, and cats and humans, the authors say.
The WHO's advisory group will also weigh in on COVID vaccine composition this month.
The two newer viruses scored slightly lower on some elements, but slightly higher on others, with a moderate overall risk similar to other H5N1 viruses.
FDA and USDA teams are still working to identify a food source for the Listeria outbreak.
There are currently 59 herds quarantined in 4 Idaho counties.
Global Virus Network scientists highlight the need for robust surveillance, enhanced biosecurity, and readiness for potential human-to-human viral transmission.
With local spread likely in Arkansas' Faulkner County, health officials updated vaccination recommendations for those living in or traveling to it and neighboring counties.
Ugandan health officials will maintain Ebola surveillance and continue risk communications and patient follow-up.
Over the past few months, Idaho has become the nation's hot spot for H5N1 detections in dairy cattle.
The cases in Malawi bring the number of African countries affected by mpox to 23.
