Friday, September 21, 2007

Bird-flu outbreak brought under 'effective control'
(China.org.cn )

Local authorities are keeping a close eye on the bird-flu situation in the Panyu district of this South China city.

"The 68 people who came into close contact with the ducks killed by bird flu are receiving two medical checkups a day and all of them are said to be in good shape," a district government official surnamed Zhong, said.



China confirms new bird flu outbreak
( Bangkok Post )


Beijing (dpa) - Chinese experts have confirmed an outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in ducks in the southern province of Guangdong, the agriculture ministry said on Tuesday.

Nigeria: Bird Flu - 1,052 Birds Culled in Nasarawa
( All Africa.com )
Daily Trust (Abuja)

20 September 2007
Posted to the web 20 September 2007

Ahmed Tahir
Lafia

Over 1,052 birds have so far been culled in Panda Development Area of Nasarawa State in the wake of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) that affected the area just as the people of the area were commended for reporting early signs of the flu.

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