West Java hospital probes bird flu death. The Hasan Sadikin General Hospital in Bandung is investigating the death of a suspected bird flu victim who died of acute pneumonia, because initial tests showed no signs of H5N1 virus infection, hospital director says. [News Source]

Centre declares Tripura as bird flu free state (New Kerala) Agartala, Nov 8 : The Union government has declared Tripura as Avian Influenza (H5N1) free state but asked to remain cautious against the disease. [News Source]