Latest Bird Flu News

Avian flu outbreak could devastate young (CentralOhio.com)
Sunday April 30th 2006, 7:04 am

MANSFIELD -- If there is an outbreak of avian flu in the United States, its greatest impact will be on the youngest and healthiest, a Richland County epidemiologist said Friday. [News Source]

Avian flu might not be next pandemic (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Sunday April 30th 2006, 6:08 am

And now the good news: Avian influenza might not be the next pandemic to kill millions around the world. The H5N1 virus that causes bird flu has had ample opportunity to mutate into a faster-moving strain, but has not done so -- and that is reason for hope, said Frank Edens, an immunologist and physiologist who spoke yesterday to a Lexington audience. [News Source]

Experts probe bird flu farm links (icScotland)
Sunday April 30th 2006, 5:34 am

Experts are probing any links and movements between three poultry farms infected with bird flu. Preliminary tests showed that two more farms close to the one already affected near Dereham, Norfolk, have found the H7N3 strain of avian flu in their livestock. [News Source]

Bird flu strain found at Camden market (Asbury Park Press)
Sunday April 30th 2006, 4:26 am

A strain of avian influenza, or bird flu, has been found in Camden County, but it is not believed to threaten humans, officials said. [News Source]

Bird flu infects two more farms (ITV.com)
Sunday April 30th 2006, 2:40 am

Two more poultry farms have become infected with bird flu, not far from the site already affected near Dereham, Norfolk. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said that results indicated the farms were affected by the less serious H7N3 strain of avian flu. [News Source]

Links Between New Bird Flu Farms Probed (Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Sunday April 30th 2006, 2:12 am

Experts are today probings any links and movements between three poultry farms infected with bird flu. Preliminary tests have shown that two more farms close to the one already affected in Norfolk have found the H7N3 strain of avian flu in their livestock. [News Source]