Latest Bird Flu News

Senators slam voluntary bird flu testing.
Saturday July 22nd 2006, 12:00 pm

Senators on Friday criticized the Agriculture Department's planning for deadly bird flu, saying the voluntary nature of its testing program threatens the U.S. poultry industry. [News Source]

Bird flu death pushes Indonesia toll to no. 1.
Saturday July 22nd 2006, 12:00 pm

The Indonesian Ministry of Health confirmed Thursday the country's 42nd human death from avian influenza, a toll that gave the nation, along with Vietnam, the most deaths from the virus. [News Source]

Fears of disease rise in tsunami – hit Indonesia.
Saturday July 22nd 2006, 12:00 pm

Fears of disease grew in Indonesia's tsunami-hit areas on Saturday as thousands of people camped out in the heat with no clean water five days after the disaster that killed nearly 700 people. [News Source]

Bird Flu Death Pushes Indonesia Toll to No. 1 (Los Angeles Times)
Saturday July 22nd 2006, 3:28 am

The Indonesian Ministry of Health confirmed Thursday the country's 42nd human death from avian influenza, a toll that gave the nation, along with Vietnam, the most deaths from the virus. [News Source]