End to bird trapping sought (Manila Bulletin) STA. FE, Nueva Vizcaya -- Environmentalists have raised concern about the possible entry of the dreaded avian influenza or bird flu in Nueva Vizcaya as they sought a stop to the practice of bird trapping in the mountains in this province. [News Source]

Scientists examine bird flu infections to monitor for ‘pandemic’ mutations (PhysOrg) Scientists funded by the Wellcome Trust are to examine what is preventing the H5N1 avian influenza virus from causing a human pandemic and what mutations are required to realise its deadly potential. The research could hold the key to early identification of a potential influenza pandemic, and to developing drugs and a vaccine. [News Source]