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Bird Flu Below are links to archived news articles on bird flu.
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Biotron fights bird flu
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Drug developer, Biotron, has revealed that they may have several drugs that will be effective in fighting bird flu. More
Source: The Age |
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Tower of London ravens caged
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London's Lord Mayor has decided to keep the ravens in the Tower of London caged in a bid to help prevent the spread of bird flu in London. More.
Source: Khaleej Times |
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Bird Flu expected to reach Britian imminently
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British farmers are on alert as bird flu is expected to reach their shores within days. More.
Source: Hindustan Times |
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Bird Flu found in Egypt
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Egyptians have been urged by authorities there not to panic as a result of the discovery of seven dead chickens from H5N1 avian influenza. More.
Source: People's Daily Online |
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Bird Flu in India, France, Iran
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Several people are being tested in India to find out if they have contracted bird flu. A wild duck found dead in France has been confirmed as having had the H5N1 strain of avian influenza. In Iran, 135 wild swans found dead also had the H5N1 strain. Read the story.
Source: Mail & Guardian Online |
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Human bird flu death toll reaches 16 in Indonesia
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Tests have confirmed that the deaths of two people in Indonesia last week can be attributed to bird flu. More
Source: People's Daily Online |
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Bird Flu endemic in Hong Kong
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Bird flu appears to now be endemic in Hong Kong with both domestic poultry and wild birds having the H5N1 virus. More.
Source: Taipei Times |
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New bird flu detection method
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A new test has been developed that will enable medical authorities to determine in just two to four hours whether or not a person has bird flu. More.
Source: Forbes.com |
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Turkey praised for containing bird flu
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Turkey has been praised for its handling of a bird flu outbreak which has enabled the country to contain the spread of the disease. More.
Source: Scotsman.com |
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Bird Flu in Bulgaria
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H5 bird flu has been found in Bulgaria. The infected swan is the first case of bird flu to be found in Bulgaria. More.
Source: ABC News Online |
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Iraqi teenager dies from bird flu
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WHO has confirmed that a fifteen year old girl from Iraq has died after contracting the H5N1 bird flu strain. More.
Source: Aljazeera.net |
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