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- 'Poll: Doubts Over U.S. Bird Flu Plans (AP via Yahoo! News)
Only half of Americans are confident their government will deal effectively with the bird flu if it reaches the U.S., and they want strong steps including human quarantine and closed schools if there's an outbreak in the population, according to a poll.
'Survey: Bird flu preparation scarce (The Olympian)
WASHINGTON ? Kim Medlong isn?t waiting for the government to take care of him if bird flu comes to town. He?s got 18 varieties of fruits and vegetables growing in his backyard, and medicine and water socked away, should stores close and human contact become a risky proposition.
'UN confirms 12 human cases of bird flu in Egypt (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A total of 12 people have now contracted the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu in Egypt and four of them have died of the disease, the World Health Organization has said.
'Ag Union: U.S. Not Prepared for Bird Flu (AP via Yahoo! News)
Homeland Security Department inspectors at U.S. airports don't have enough training to keep a deadly strain of bird flu from getting into the country, a union official is charging, citing the handling of live birds found in the luggage of a passenger from Vietnam.
'Poll Shows Fear of Bird Flu Widespread (AP via Yahoo! News)
Their expectations shaken by Katrina, Americans are divided over whether the government is likely to do a good job handling the bird flu if it reaches the U.S., a poll finds. People want a resolute response that includes quarantines if Americans do become infected.P
'Canada to test market bird flu insurance (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A Canadian insurance firm will soon begin offering what is believed to be the world's first indemnity against bird flu and other contagious diseases, the company told AFP.
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