Alaskan town fears second deadly bird flu visit. Alaska's northwest coast, a major flyway for migrating birds, is considered a primary point of entry for the bird flu virus. [News Source]

While bird flu news evolves, government gives good tips on preparing for disaster. With its practicality and embrace of routine, Leavitt's advice underlines two truths about avian flu. One: If it does turn pandemic, citizens have the responsibility to feed themselves and minimize contagion by temporarily staying home. Two: Avian flu may never pose a threat in this community. [News Source]

Stock up on ammo, folks, the bird flu’s comin’. If it doesn't get here this year, it's sure to arrive next year or the year after or the year after that. Alaska is a migratory crossroads for birds. [News Source]

Putting avian flu threat into perspective. Scientists around the world who have spent decades studying and pondering the erratic mutations associated with flu viruses have determined that some form of flu pandemic probably is inevitable, no one can know for sure when it will occur. [News Source]

Pandemic panic takes off. The only stories that bumped bird flu from the news this past week were the latest reports on global warming, complete with colorful graphics showing raised temperature zones and video footage of melting glaciers. [News Source]