BBC: Swan tests confirm deadly virus (H5N1 in UK)

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Thu Apr-06-06 06:23 PM
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BBC: Swan tests confirm deadly virus (H5N1 in UK)

A swan found dead in Scotland has tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu.

The Scottish Executive has extended surveillance zones in Scotland to include 175 properties with 3.1 million birds, as well as free-range poultry.

The dead mute swan was found in Cellardyke, Fife, eight days ago. Fourteen other birds are being tested.

The H5N1 virus does not currently pose a large-scale threat to humans as it cannot pass easily between people.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4882946.stm

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Thu Apr-06-06 06:25 PM
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1. Duplicate

just add this to your previous post, thanks
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=102&topic_id=2210341

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