Saturday, February 11, 2006

USNews.com: AP News:
"Feb 11, 7:44 AM EST
Spread of Bird Flu Boosts Pandemic Chances
By EDITH M. LEDERER
Associated Press Writer

UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- The spread of bird flu from Asia to eastern Europe and now west Africa has increased the chance the virus will mutate and set off a pandemic, the U.N. bird flu chief said.
Dr. David Nabarro said there is no evidence yet of any change in the virus, which has killed at least 88 people since 2003."

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