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PPE flexing with a dead bird—peak 2020s journalism energy
A healthcare worker in full protective equipment (white hazmat suit, face shield, mask, gloves) is holding a deceased bird with visible signs of illness. The image accompanies a news headline about the first human case of H9N2 bird flu in Europe, creating an alarming visual that emphasizes biosafety and disease concern.