Flu virus research yields results but no magic bullet for pandemic. As concerns wane that the bird flu strain H5N1 will spark a global pandemic, scientists are warning that the virus, perhaps less of a threat, is here to stay. [News Source]

UN praises India for controlling bird flu (Gulf Times) NEW YORK: The United Nations has commended India for controlling the outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Bengal state through swift and comprehensive measures. [News Source]