Illegal duck raising poses avian flu risk (Viet Nam News) To prevent an avian influenza epidemic, the Government has prohibited hatching ducks and set requirements for existing waterfowl, prompting fears of financial crisis among farmers. [News Source]

Deadly avian flu confirmed in two more Hong Kong birds (AFP via Yahoo! News) Two dead birds found in Hong Kong last week carried the fatal H5N1 strain of bird flu, taking to seven the number of birds found with the virus this year, authorities said. [News Source]