Latest Bird Flu News

Bird flu detected in Hong Kong market.
Saturday June 07th 2008, 3:00 pm

Hong Kong health workers slaughtered 2,700 poultry in a market Saturday after chickens were found to be carrying the dangerous H5N1 bird flu virus. [News Source]

Indonesia’s bird flu policy draws criticism.
Saturday June 07th 2008, 3:00 pm

Indonesia's decision to report bird flu cases in humans only every six months, rather than immediately, is irresponsible and could lead to delays in containing outbreaks of the disease, a scientist said on Friday. [News Source]

H5N1 found in Hong Kong.
Saturday June 07th 2008, 3:00 pm

Hong Kong has found the feared H5N1 bird flu virus at a poultry stall in one of the territory's many markets and ordered the culling of 2,700 birds, a government spokeswoman said on Saturday. [News Source]