Indonesia confirms two more bird flu deaths. Two Indonesians living close to the capital Jakarta have died of bird flu, bringing the country's death toll from the disease to 115. Indonesia no longer updates bird flu deaths immediately after they occur, and has the highest toll from the disease of any nation. [News Source]

China seeks to ease fears over bird flu threat. China sought Wednesday to allay fears over the threat of a bird flu pandemic after three people died from the disease this month and a fourth person remained critically ill. [News Source]

Bird flu scare hits northeast India (CNN) India has culled more than 1,000 birds after discovering several cases of avian influenza among poultry in Sikkim, authorities said Thursday. [News Source]

Nigeria: Moves to Tackle Bird Flu (AllAfrica.com) Sokoto — Sokoto State government yesterday said it had taken adequate measures and intensified efforts towards curtailing negative effects of avian influenza, popularly referred to as bird flu. [News Source]

Nigeria: Sokoto Intensifies Action On Bird Flu (AllAfrica.com) Sokoto State government says it is poised towards ensuring that avian influenza, popularly known to as bird flu, is effectively curbed in the state. [News Source]

Cagayan prepares for possible bird flu intrusion (GMA News) TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines – The provincial government of Cagayan has embarked on an information campaign to educate the people on the possible entry of avian flu in the Cagayan Valley region. [News Source]