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October 2005

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nRI Eyeing Hungarian Medication For Bird Flu
nNo Bird Flu Cases Reported In M'sia Till Now
nNew death but China says no human bird flu
nU.S. hoarding prompts flu pill maker to halt supply
nEU team develops human vaccine for bird flu strain
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China says no human bird flu as village girl dies

nFlu Drug Shipments to U.S. Suspended
nWen: China doing its best
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Chiron Gets Contract for Bird Flu Vaccine

nRoche Suspends Tamiflu Shipments to U.S.
nRoche Suspends Shipments of Tamiflu
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China: No Human Infection Report Of Bird Flu
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China says no human bird flu, French trio tested
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WHO says most European states have pandemic plan


nFresh bird flu outbreak in China
nPublic panic is immediate threat
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Bird flu conference defers to WHO for pandemic preparedness
nTwo More Cases Of Bird Flu Confirmed In Indonesia
nFourth person dies of bird flu in Indonesia
nEU Nations Have Strategies for Bird Flu
nBird flu lands in Croatia, three humans feared ill in Indian Ocean
nMock exercise to cull birds
nBird flu outbreak in China's Hunan province
nUK says testing dead quarantined birds
nLethal H5N1 virus confirmed in Croatia birdflu case
nFresh bird flu outbreak in China, India on alert
nUSDA says randomly testing poultry for bird flu
nFrench trio tested for bird flu after Thai zoo trip
nGlobal officials to meet next month on bird flu aid
   
nNew bird flu outbreak in China, death in Indonesia
nFourth person dies of bird flu in Indonesia
nMexico Proposes Sharing Bird Flu Drugs
nBird Flu Could Hit U.S. Next Year
nCongress Weighs Overriding Organic Ruling
nBird Flu in China Sickens 2,100 Geese
n"Don't panic over bird flu," say top officials
nBird flu spreads as 4th victim dies in Indonesia
nMass panic a danger if flu pandemic starts – Canada
nFourth bird flu victim in Indonesia, disease spreads
nINTERVIEW - More nations need flu vaccine capability – Mexico
nFrance orders poultry inside over bird flu
nINTERVIEW - New bird flu outbreak reported in China
nChina reports bird flu - U.N.
nVietnam may ban blood pudding over bird flu – media
nIndonesia says confirmed bird flu deaths at four
nI'nesia: WHO Lab Confirms Fourth Human Death From Bird Flu
nEurope seeks ban on wild bird imports after flu strikes in Britain
nVietnam Imports Additional 260 Mil Bird Flu Vaccine
nSaudi Prepares Against Outbreak Of Bird Flu

nFAO Sending Experts To Indonesia To Assist Fight Against Bird Flu
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Deadly virus found in Britain
nCall for ban on live bird imports
nOutbreak spreads in European Russia
n900,000 Thais to help fight bird flu
nNew bird flu cases in European Russia
nWorld not doing enough to fight bird flu – officials
nHungary tests dead swan for bird flu
nBird flu spreads to another Russian region

nEU considers wild bird import ban as parrot tests positive for H5N1

nBritain: Bird Flu Is Deadly H5N1 Strain
nStaying alert in ‘flu country’
nHealth experts to study response
nEU mulls ban on wild fowl trade to curb bird flu
nUK backs call for blanket EU wild bird import ban
nEU may ban wild bird imports, China steps up action

nBird flu found in Britain, Croatia, new outbreak in Russia
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Britain calls for EU ban on wild birds after parrot dies of bird flu
nA global battle

nSTRINGENT CHECKS ON POULTRY FARMS NATIONWIDE
nBird flu: How big a threat?
nRM215mil to fight avian flu
nBritain and Croatia confirm cases but strain unknown
nCroatia culls poultry after first bird flu case
nDuck in Sweden found with flu, virus type unclear
nTamiflu stockpile not enough for country
nChina to shut borders if bird flu mutates – paper
nTaiwan says ready to make its own Tamiflu
nADB to spend 58 million dollars on avian flu threat in Asia
nBird flu found in Britain, Croatia, new outbreak in Russia
nPrepare plans to counter effects of bird flu, firms told
nCountries Try to Prevent Bird Flu Cases
nBird Flu May Spread Along Migratory Routes
nBird flu ‘ground zero’ warning
nEU impose restrictions on bird markets, shows, zoo trade
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UN warns of flu threat from migrating fowl

nStop bringing in birds from S.Thailand
nThai boy beats bird flu as defences stepped up
nCroatia finds bird flu virus in dead swans
nBird flu found in parrot in British quarantine
nAsia offers valuable bird flu lessons – experts
nU.N. expert says bird flu "deeply embedded" in Asia
nThailand awaits bird flu tests, mutation fears wane
nChicken trouble as bird flu scares Europe

nDon't Bring Fowls From Thailand Into Malaysia
nShanghai Port On Full Alert For Bird Flu
nBird flu claims new victim in Thailand as world mobilizes
nEU bans birds from markets in avian flu fight
nBird flu kills Thai man, Jakarta fears mutation
nThreat to rare birds as avian flu spreads
nThailand has new human death from bird flu
nVietnam culls ducks after new bird flu outbreak
nBird flu flares again in SE Asia, kills 13th Thai

nChina’s new case cause for concern
nRussian village culls poultry amid scare
nUN experts in discussion
nMutation feared
nFirst case confirmed
n12 months to produce drug
nRoche ready to negotiate bird flu drug production increase
nNations gear up for bird flu defense
nMiddle East Braces for Migrating Birds

nRoche Increasing Tamiflu Production
nNew bird flu outbreaks fuel global jitters
nWHO: Biggest threat remains in Asia
n‘Beef up public health’
nMan cleared of bird flu dies
nLA airport plans for isolation
nNew outbreaks fuel global bird flu jitters
nRussia Reports New Bird Flu Cases
nWorld braces for bird flu pandemic
nSurrender rights to drug, firm told
n`Countries must name bird flu ministers'
nBritons bid for masks on eBay
nAirport scrambles to prepare quarantine
nTaiwan stages drill to combat avian flu
nAmid bird flu fears, EU tests health procedures
nSouth Africa collects droppings for bird flu tests
nChina reports bird flu outbreak in Inner Mongolia
nHelp world's children and fight bird flu –experts
nCountries must name bird flu ministers-UN official



 

nAvian Flu Virus Found In Migratory Birds In Thailand
nMalaysia's Sole Pheasant Park On High Alert Against Bird Flu
nRace on for bird flu vaccine

nBird flu – fast facts
nFitnotes
nEU ministers hold emergency bird flu talks
nIran braces for bird flu as fowl migrate for winter
nBird flu carries political risk for Europe's leaders
nAustralia mulls bird flu shots for all
nRoche Promises New Plant for Bird Flu Drug
nIndian Co. Wants Generic Bird Flu Drug
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Roche offers Tamiflu production-sharing as flu enters EU
nEurope seeks to allay bird flu fears, awaits Greek tests
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H5N1 found in migratory birds

nGreek turkey being tested
nHalf the victims will die if flu virus mutates: Expert
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Romania detects more suspected bird flu cases


nFight against flu pandemic continues in Europe, Asia
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Europe scrambles to contain bird flu outbreak

nWHO says SE Asia remains biggest bird flu danger
nIndonesia bans Brazil meat, animal product imports
nRoche to donate Tamiflu to Romania, sell to Turkey
nU.S. to help Indonesia fight bird flu – Jakarta
nGreece finds strain of bird flu in a turkey
nNo sign bird flu mutating towards humans - UK scientists
nEurope tests for bird flu, nations jittery
nSingapore says ready to tackle bird flu pandemic
nNo nation properly prepared for bird flu - U.S.
nPrepare for a flu pandemic
nEurope, Asia jittery as bird flu spreads
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Saudis stockpile Tamiflu
nRM13m pledge to fight danger
nRoche to donate Tamiflu to Turkey, Romania
nNo signs in dead chickens
nVaccine trials on humans
nVietnam unveils pandemic plan
nBrit experts to share info
nWHO: Expect More Bird Flu in Other Nations

nEurope races to contain deadly bird flu

nRomanian bird flu detected as deadly strain
nRomania culls fowl as Europe braces for bird flu
nBird flu fight in Asia key to defeating virus
nTurkish vet says chicken tests do not show bird flu
nAmericans' Bird Flu Concerns Addressed
nRomania Takes Steps to Prevent Bird Flu
nWorld’s airlines on alert for avian flu
nMystery deaths of wild ducks
nVets to warn farmers
nPreparing for outbreak
nTop agenda for EU

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Next human pandemic "inevitable", says U.S. scientist
nDeadly Asian bird flu strain reaches Europe
nEurope scrambles to contain lethal bird flu outbreak
nDeadly bird flu virus hits Europe
nTop US health official tours Hanoi market
nDefiant Turks Dismiss Bird Flu Claims
nHealth Official Warns of Bird Flu Pandemic
nTests Confirm Deadly Bird Flu in Romania
nOfficial: Preventing Pandemic Impossible
nOn high alert
nIndian firm to make generic Tamiflu drug
nPoll: French ignorant about bird flu
nBird flu reaches Europe
nLab tests confirm deadly H5N1 virus in Romania
nChina says it has a better vaccine for bird flu
nWHO expert: bird flu could spark killer pandemic
nBird flu incubation over in Turkey, officials say
nDeadly bird flu confirmed in Romania's Danube delta

nArab states take steps to halt pandemic
nRace to find a tougher vaccine
nUs calls for transparency in fight plan
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Bird Flu Virus Resistant to Tamiflu
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Europe Grapples With Bird Flu Issue
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Indian Co. Plans Generic Bird Flu Drug
nEurope boosts bird flu defenses, tries to allay panic
nWHO says southeast Asia needs $260 mln to fight bird flu
nBird flu virus shows signs of evading newest drug
nNine tested for bird flu in Turkey, EU experts meet
nTurkey tests nine for suspected bird flu
nEuropean bird flu experts to hold crisis talks
nWHO says southeast Asia needs $260 mln to fight bird flu
nSouth Korea on bird flu alert as migratory birds arrive

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United Nations Joins Vietnam's Fight Against Avian Flu
nAlarm mounts in Europe as lethal bird flu hits Turkey
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EU remains on bird flu alert as tests continue
nVietnam seeks international aid
nTeam Searches Turkish Village for Poultry
nRoche Boosting Production of Bird Flu Drug
nU.S. Protects Against Spread of Bird Flu
nVirus found in Romania, new blow to EU
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Deadly Asian bird flu reaches fringes of Europe

nAustralia to give Jakarta $10 mln to fight bird flu
nSE.Asia nations get funds for bird flu fight
nINTERVIEW - World body looks to boost bird flu vaccines
nDeadly bird flu strain found in Turkey
nEuropean bird flu experts hold crisis talks
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Deadly bird flu reaches Europe

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Economic Fallout From Bird Flu a Concern

nThailand offers EU help in fight against bird flu
nBird flu vaccine may be too late for pandemic – expert





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Indonesia seeks Vietnam advice on fighting bird flu

nFlu pandemic real, US warns
nIndonesia seeks Vietnam’s advice
nTurkey, Romania slaughter poultry
nVaccines, drugs ‘no answer to bird flu’
nEU remains on bird flu alert as tests continue
nU.N. Seeks to Speed Up Bird Flu Vaccine
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Vaccines, drugs no answer to birdflu, experts say

nEurope on bird flu alert
n‘Prepare for flu pandemic
nPlan shows US ‘faces worst disaster in its history’
nTurkey kills more birds after outbreak
nEU slaps bird ban on Turkey as alarm mounts
nU.S Health Secretary Warns of Flu Pandemic
nU.S. urges urgent preparations for flu pandemic
nRomania records more suspected flu deaths in birds

nRomania and Turkey report new bird flu outbreaks
nMyanmar - the world's bird flu black hole?
nFeds Trying to Prepare for Flu Disaster
nTurkey, Romania Begin Slaughtering Fowl
nBird flu threat spreads with outbreaks in Romania, Turkey
nBoy, 4, tests positive in Indonesia
nUS stockpiles of flu drug 'insufficient'
nWar against bird flu runs short of money
nTurkey, Romania kill poultry to stop bird flu spread
nTurkey culls poultry to stem spread of bird flu – TV
nRomania culls birds, says flu could be weaker strain

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Strategy to deal with avian flu
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Romania reports new bird flu cases in Danube delta
nFlu could kill millions in US
nDeadly flu virus resurrected
nAttention to bird flu crisis 'ratchets up'
nBush plan for flu crisis shows U.S. not ready – NYT
nAsia-Pacific Bird Flu Summit In Australia
nBird Flu a "brewing storm" researchers warn, as Bush presses drug giants
nTurkey Reports First Cases of Bird Flu
nUS to hold talks on ways to avert bird flu
nDuck deaths in Romania: Testing done for H5N1
nBird deaths not from flu

nNations to Work Together to Limit Flu Risk
nThree Ducks Dead in Romania; Bird Flu Eyed
nUN to ensure bird flu pills for all
nMixed bird flu threat signals

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Bush Presses Vaccine Makers on Bird Flu

nBaby boy dies of bird flu

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Bird flu a serious threat to developing nations, UN told

nConfining Bird Flu Abroad Key to U.S. Plan
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Military power to quell bird flu
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Seventh bird flu victim

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Bush Considers Military Role in Flu Fight
nAustralia sends bird flu experts to Indonesia

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Man with suspected bird flu dies


nBird Flu Has Become Global Issue, Says Who Official
nWHO backs away from 150 million flu deaths
nIndonesia urges international action on bird flu
nWHO Tries to Allay Bird Flu Fears
nAsian Ministers Agree to Fight Bird Flu
nNod for animal health fund