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US controls bird flu vaccines over bioweapon fears
When Indonesia's health minister stopped sending bird flu viruses to a research laboratory in the U.S. for fear Washington could use them to make biological weapons, Defense Secretary Robert Gates laughed and called it "the nuttiest thing" he'd ever heard.
Nations:Sudan Cuba Iran Syria North Korea People:Robert Gates Activities:Bird Flu Crisis
2008-10-11
Faster genetic test for flu virus approved
ATLANTA - The government approved a new genetic test for the flu virus Tuesday that will allow labs across the country to identify flu strains within four hours instead of four days.
Nations:U.S. Activities:Bird Flu Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-09-30
Reserving Tamiflu for workers in case of pandemic
WASHINGTON - Fears of bird flu are receding and sales of the anti-flu drug Tamiflu have slumped. Now its maker is offering a deal to U.S. employers: Pay an annual fee and reserve enough to protect every worker if a new super-flu strikes.
Activities:Bird Flu Crisis Source:(AP)
2008-06-26
Hong Kong culls all live poultry in markets after bird flu outbreak
HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong said Wednesday it would slaughter all live poultry in markets and shops around the city following a fresh outbreak of bird flu.
Nations:Hong Kong Activities:Bird Flu Crisis Source:(AFP)
2008-06-11
All poultry in Seoul killed after bird flu outbreak
South Korean officials said Monday they have killed all poultry in Seoul, the capital, to curb the spread of bird flu following a new outbreak of the disease in the city.
Nations:South Korea Activities:Bird Flu Crisis
2008-05-13
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