Avian Flu Found in Migrating Geese

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/birdflu/story/0,14207,1522733,00.html



"Scientists have found a deadly strain of bird flu in migratory geese at a nature reserve in western China, raising fears that the disease could rapidly spread across the world.

Tens of thousands of birds that could be carrying the H5N1 avian influenza virus are due to leave the reserve in September, heading for warmer climes across the Himalayas to India and Bangladesh, and south towards Australia and New Zealand.

Experts have called for urgent action to prevent the disease, which has killed 54 people, from escaping its stronghold in south-east Asia.

Yi Guan, a virologist with the joint influenza research centre at the University of Hong Kong, said: "We have to take action right now. These are ideal conditions for the virus to spread and when September comes the birds will take the virus away. This is a major concern to me.""

[kestrel91316]

1. OK, let's just kill all the birds. NOT.