Deadly Bird Flu Strain Confirmed in Turkish Cyprus
Kathimerini, Cyprus
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The European Union confirmed yesterday the first case of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu being found in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus, forcing Nicosia to step up protective measures against the disease.
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See Also:
Avian flu: Wild birds: vectors or victims?
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The H5N1 strain was detected in one of two chickens which were diagnosed with the broader H5 bird flu on Thursday, said Barbara Helfferich, a spokeswoman for the European Commission.The confirmation is the latest sign that the virus, so far mostly found in Asia, is spreading westward to the edges of Europe.
Jan 30, 2006
Kathimerini, Cyprus
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The European Union confirmed yesterday the first case of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu being found in the Turkish-occupied northern part of Cyprus, forcing Nicosia to step up protective measures against the disease.
________________
See Also:
Avian flu: Wild birds: vectors or victims?
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The H5N1 strain was detected in one of two chickens which were diagnosed with the broader H5 bird flu on Thursday, said Barbara Helfferich, a spokeswoman for the European Commission.The confirmation is the latest sign that the virus, so far mostly found in Asia, is spreading westward to the edges of Europe.
Jan 30, 2006
