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- 'Russian bird flu confirmed as deadly Asian strain: official (AFP via Yahoo! News)
An outbreak of bird flu in the Moscow region has been confirmed as the deadly Asian strain of the H5N1 virus, a senior veterinary official told AFP.
'Grocery Industry Prepares for Bird Flu (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Stocking up on food is as simple as a trip to the grocery store, a veritable land of plenty for Americans. But will fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, bread, milk and other household staples still be available if the U.S. is hit with an anticipated bird flu pandemic?
'Russia insists bird flu virus under control (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Russian officials have insisted that a bird flu outbreak near Moscow -- caused by the deadly Asian strain of H5N1 virus -- is under control, as thousands of people were monitored for signs of illness.
'Bird Flu Restrictions To Stay In Place (Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
The Environment Secretary has insisted there is no evidence infected meat from the recent outbreak of bird flu in Suffolk has entered the food chain.
'Russia confirms bird flu outbreak caused by H5N1 (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Russian health officials confirmed on Monday that a bird flu outbreak near Moscow was caused by the dangerous H5N1 strain that can infect humans.
'Russia confirms 5 bird flu cases (CNN.com)
MOSCOW, Russia (Reuters) -- Moscow's best-known pet market was in quarantine on Monday as health officials confirmed a strain of H5N1, potentially lethal to humans, was responsible for five bird flu outbreaks around the Russian capital.
'Bird Flu Outbreak: Restrictions To Stay In Place (Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
The Environment Secretary has insisted that there is no evidence that infected meat from the recent outbreak of bird flu in Suffolk has entered the food chain. But David Miliband said restrictions would remain in place in East Anglia until the second week in March provided there were no further outbreaks.
'Bird Flu Confirmed in Birds on Russian Farms (Voice of America)
Russian authorities say the H5N1 strain of bird flu deadly to humans has been confirmed on at least two farms outside Moscow where the virus was first detected last week.
'Bird Flu Outbreak: Workers Laid Off (Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Around 130 workers are to be laid off at a Bernard Matthews factory in Norfolk following the recent bird flu outbreak. The Transport and General Workers Union said they would be stood down for 20 days from tomorrow but added that the firm was preparing to lay off a total of 500 workers.
'Russia says bird flu virus under control (Channel NewsAsia)
MOSCOW : Russian officials have said that a bird flu outbreak near Moscow caused by the deadly Asian strain of H5N1 virus was under control, as thousands of people were monitored for signs of illness.
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