Avian Influenza

July 30, 2008

Two Dead Birds Found At Olympic Equestrian Site in Hong Kong; Authorities Testing For Bird Flu

The International Herald Tribune reports two birds were discovered dead at the Olympic equestrian venue in Hong Kong, and authorities were testing whether the birds have the H5N1 virus. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/28/sports/AS-OLY-EQU-Hong-Kong-Dead-Birds.php

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Nigeria Reports Fresh Bird Flu Outbreak

AFP reports Nigerian authorities have reported a new outbreak of bird flu virus. http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hWrafu4tDFMOgfBJ8vCHbz07V6_g

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South Korean Cat Had The H5N1 Bird Flu

UKmedix.com reports Korea has confirmed that a cat which was found dead died from the effects of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus. http://www.ukmedix.com/tamiflu/south_korean_cat_had_the_h5n1_bird_flu4038.cfm

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July 24, 2008

Dead Cat to Be Examined for Bird Flu

KoreaTimes.co.kr reports authorities in Korea are examining a cat to determine whether it was infected with the highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza. http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2008/07/117_28187.html

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