Bird flu fear in Curonian spit (Baltic Times) KLAIPEDA - Cormorants have started dying on a large scale along the Kaliningrad section of the Curonian spit, it has been reported, sparking fears of an avian influenza outbreak. [News Source]

Avian flu drill reveals glitches (The Union) Breakdown in communication between public agencies proved the main glitch in an avian flu drill that the county's public health director called a learning experience, with "many issues that need to be addressed." [News Source]