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- 'BioCryst wins $103M bird flu contract (CNN Money)
Drugmaker shares surged after asked by United States to determine whether influenza drug peramivir could serve as bird flu treatment.
'Bird Flu WHO Officials Praise Viet Nam And Urge Global Vigilance (Medical News Today)
Although there has been widespread praise by the international health community for the promptness and thoroughness of Viet Nam's responses in dealing with bird flu outbreaks, the threat of epidemic is still present and global vigilance needs to be maintained. [click link for full article]
'WHO head worries about bird flu pandemic (PhysOrg)
The new World Health Organization chief said bird flu remains a global threat and noted that reports show outbreaks have increased recently.
'Bird atlas project needs volunteers (The Grand Rapids Press)
Ever think you might enjoy a day of counting birds, of cruising back roads or hiking through parks -- binoculars in hand? The Christmas bird count may be over, but 2007 is a crucial year for a special birding project in need of additional volunteer help from seasoned birders and bird enthusiasts.
'New WHO chief warns of bird flu (CNN.com)
GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) -- Dr. Margaret Chan has taken charge of the World Health Organization, accepting the most prominent U.N. post ever filled by a Chinese national, and has promptly renewed the agency's warning that the world must keep up its guard against bird flu.
'Hong Kong steps up checks after bird flu infection (International Herald Tribune)
Hong Kong said it's stepping up inspections after a bird was found with H5 avian flu in the city's fashionable shopping district of Causeway Bay.
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