Singapore scientists speed up bird flu test
( ABC Radio Australia )

Last Updated 24/09/2007, 15:17:57 Select text size:


Scientists in Singapore say they've created a hand-held device that can detect the deadly H5N1 strain of the bird flu virus within half-an-hour.

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.

Detecting Bird Flu: New Lab-on-chip Identifies H5N1 In Thirty Minutes
Science Daily — Researchers have successfully developed a miniaturized device that can be used to detect the highly pathogenic avian flu (H5N1) virus.