Experts: Bioterrorism should worry Asia. Experts warn that the region's vulnerability to infectious disease could prove devastating in the event of a bioterror attack. [News Source]

Flu-pandemic fears aired. Colorado leaders and health-care providers are concerned that if faced with an influenza pandemic they might not be able to get the word out about what's happening and what they need to do. [News Source]

Jordan confirms 1st cases of avian flu. Turkey, Iraq and Egypt are the only countries in the region where people have died of the H5N1 strain, which has killed a total of 105 people worldwide. [News Source]

Leavitt discusses flu defenses. Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt recently was lampooned by comedian Jay Leno for recommending that people keep canned tuna and powdered milk under their beds in case the bird flu hits. [News Source]

China confirms woman’s bird flu death. China has reported 16 human cases and dozens of outbreaks in chickens, ducks and other poultry in areas throughout the country. [News Source]

Bird Flu : Experts will test birds for signs of avian flu. About 40 biologists from throughout the state came to Anchorage Friday to learn how to test wild birds in Alaska for H5N1. [News Source]