Chief District Veterinary Office South Lampung, Rusyana Tribunlampung as confirmed on Thursday (3/1) said that indications of bird flu occurred in three districts. Namely District Sragi, Palas and Natar  http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2013/01/03/3-kecamatan-di-lamsel-diserang-flu-burung

Medan Tribune - Thursday, January 3, 2013 22:00 PM

http://medan.tribunnews.com/2013/01/03/ternak-kabulan-sudah-mati-20an-ekor

chicken and wild duck ..

To add nambahi costs mean that school children,

 cook already die in numbers of new services help you kedesa virus busting "he said.

Helter Skelter

Chickens being culled in Nuwakot after bird flu detected

...Directorate officials are going door to door to cull chickens, said authorities...

Kumar Dahal, public health inspector at the Department of Health Services, asserted that no humans in the locality had developed influenza-like symptoms.
However, as a precaution, Dahal said that Tami-flu, a medicine used to treat the flu, had been administered to some of the local residents.

http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2013/jan/jan03/news13.php

Beware of New Variant Virus H5N1

January 3, 2013 23:45

JAKARTA - The bird flu virus or H5N1 virus may not have been fierce as before,  which caused many deaths in humans.  However, it has recently emerged that identified a new variant of H5N1  also able to cause death in people infected.  The bird flu virus attacks the new clade of thousands of ducks  in some parts of Indonesia, especially Java.  As a precaution, MoH also perform a number of actions.  "Ministry of Health had sent a circular letter to all Department of Health in Indonesia.  We'll let all agencies that seek preventive measures  related to the bird flu virus is a new variant, "explained Deputy Minister of Health

http://sumeks.co.id/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5046: waspadai-varian-baru-virus-h5n1&catid=60:news-update&Itemid=134 Thursday, January 3, 2013 Chicken java owned Sukirto, Citizens  RT 01 / RW 01, Village Ajibarang Wetan, Ajibarang district, Banyumas died suddenly from 150 tail  remaining 20. As a result, a loss and a suspected bird flu.  "Suddenly, the chicken 'gelelengan', convulsions and death.  I've bought quite a large chicken feed and now a loss.  I've been throwing the carcass into the river,"

http://krjogja.com/read/156867/ayam-milik-sukirto-mati-mendadak-kena-flu-burung.kr

I Want To Tell You

Regarding the type of virus that attacks the ducks in Lampung, Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health says a new type of bird flu. Head of Animal Health and Veterinary Public Health Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Lampung Province Arsyad said the bird flu virus have attacked chickens and birds are birds with H5N1 clade 2.1.

According to him, the bird flu virus that attacks the duck is a subtype pathogenic H5N1 clade 2.3. Clade is a group of organisms, especially species that have the same ancestry.

This finding represents a new clade was first discovered in Indonesia and is very different from the previous bird flu discovered clade 2.1. Because there are differences, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health do not know how to handle.

He said he has not dared to give the H5N1 bird flu vaccine clade 2.1. He said the central government is currently examining whether the vaccine for H5N1 clade 2.1 can be used for H5N1 clade 2.3.

"If it could be used then we still have stock of the vaccine. But that can not mean necessarily wait for the new vaccine from the central government," Arsyad said, adding that the new vaccine will be issued the central government by the end of January.  http://lampung.tribunnews.com/2013/01/03/vaksin-flu-burung-itik-diberikan-akhir-bulan?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

And Your Bird Can Sing

According to him, subclade 2.3.2 is no less fierce with subclade 2.1.3 which in recent years killed tens of thousands of chickens in Indonesia is not a mutation of the virus.

"This was a variant (strain) of the virus H5N1. Incidentally, now rife attacking ducks. This is not a mutation that could lead to a pandemic," he said  http://regional.kompas.com/read/2013/01/03/23012657/Disnak.Lampung.Bersiaga.Hadapi.Flu.Burung 

As a result, some local residents chose to evacuate to the house of a relative who was in another village, Thursday (03/01/2013) http://regional.kompas.com/read/2013/01/03/20160454/Ratusan.Ayam.Mati.Mendadak.Warga.Panik.

Jump in flu cases may be straining Tamiflu supply in Grand Rapids

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – As health officials report a spike in flu cases, a local pharmacist says he is hearing reports of pharmacies running out of the antiviral medicationTamiflu.

David Miller, owner of Keystone Pharmacy, said he is filling four to five prescriptions for Tamiflu a day, and many patients say they were referred by pharmacies that have run out. In a non-flu season, he would go months without seeing a prescription for the antiviral medication.

“I think we can hang in there a week with what I have,” Miller said Wednesday, Jan. 2.

A spot check of five local pharmacies found three had no Tamiflu in stock, and the other two had only one form of the medication – either the liquid suspension for children or the capsules for adults.

"It unde  http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2013/01/short_supply_of_tamiflu_report.html

Transmission to humans has not been found, people should remain vigilant

Virus Log Traditional Market  Thursday, 01.03.2013 | 11:48 pm

Transmission to humans has not been found, people should remain vigilant  JAKARTA-Despite Ducks Flu virus (clade 2.3.2) in Indonesia has not been transmitted from birds to humans, people should be vigilant. Because based on the behavior of the bird flu virus clade 2.3.2 in some countries such as Vietnam, China, Hong Kong and Bangladesh, found transmission from birds to humans.  In Vietnam and Hong Kong cases of human deaths due to bird flu virus with the clade 2.3.2. Results Center for Veterinary shows, clade 2.3.2 viruses not only infect ducks, but also pushed into the traditional market.Thus, the virus has spread to the public sector and the risk of infecting other birds and humans. Hardiman, Head of Central Veterinary Research AARD sure, Central Veterinary Research has completed studies on the bird flu virus that attacks the ducks lately. As a result, the bird flu virus came from abroad. avian influenza viruses in the clade 2.3.2 is not the result of a mutation of clade 2.1 that have attacked a local poultry. "But we're not sure if this virus from wild bird migration or importation of birds from both legal and illegal," said Indi Damayanti, researchers Central Veterinary Research. Clearly, the bird flu virus in Indonesia has proximity to the specifications flu birds from Vietnam and the People's Republic of China in Guangzhou. "Awareness of transmission to humans should be improved because H5N1 is a viral zoonosis (infection that can be transmitted from animals to humans or vice versa)," said Indi Damayanti, researchers Central Veterinary Research, the National Agricultural Research.  Currently, attack avian influenza (AI) aka bird flu (H5N1) is increasingly widespread. After infecting hundreds of thousands of birds in Java, bird flu has now pushed to the outside Java. Hardiman, said the spread of bird flu virus in ducks has occurred in nine provinces in Indonesia, namely in Central Java, East Java, West Java, Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Lampung, Riau, West Sulawesi and South Sulawesi. Yet the death of the local ducks that are found on farms and not in commercial farms. "We're working to spread is not up to the Bali ducks there as demand is high," said Hardiman. Though already spread into nine provinces, the government has not set a status of bird flu in ducks as a plague. Because the bird flu virus that infected ducks are still in the class of the H5N1 virus (virus long). If the bird flu virus is a new virus infecting ducks can only be categorized as H7N7 outbreak.  According Indi, penanggulanan bird flu virus clade 2.3.2 as the clade 2.1 biosecurity, vaccination, depopulation, poultry traffic monitoring, surveillance, restrukrurisasi poultry, and public awarness. The government is also preparing a vaccine to ward clade 2.3.2. Though not considered a national epidemic, the virus is expected to continue growing."It will evolve. Therefore we do some prevention. Among the limiting traffic flow of the area infected with the virus," said Indi. Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister, Suswono promised to provide assistance to the breeder if it was a national epidemic. "It would give redress. If that's unfortunate," said Suswono.Suswono even specifically asked the national banks to provide credit to pengusah duck although it has lost. "If you can still be given, even if it could be the amount added value," said Suswono. Previous Virus H5N1 in 2003 to a national disaster. Where the chickens are not just victims. However, hundreds of men are also victims of malignancy bird flu virus. KTN, dtc, inc The latest from Duck Flu -It spread to traditional markets in Vietnam and Hong Kong-cause mortality -There are nine provinces affected, including Java -often found on farms

Dead "Swan" cause panic in Fayoum and Wadi

Caused "swan" found dead in the panic among the people of the area of ​​Wadi Rayan in Fayoum and visitors in the area for fear of being infected with bird flu, especially as they of migratory birds that escape from the cold in Europe to warmth in lakes Karun and Wadi Rayan in Fayoum like "Ahawaar and Azaauwayt and granite and Alhurcar "and other birds.

The management of protected natural area of ​​Wadi Rayan inform public prosecutor at the center of Obcoay which decided the reservation to "Swan" dead, and ordered the formation of a committee of veterinary medicine for autopsy and sampled and tested experimentally to indicate whether carrying the bird flu virus or not.

Cambodia video

Avian Influenza (English Subtitle)

Published on Jan 2, 2013 by equitycam

The recent death of a young girl from bird flu has caused concern that this deadly virus has not left Cambodia and still lurks ready to strike. Family members, neighbors of the victim, and government experts comment on this latest case and renew warnings to the public to use the proper prevention measures.

"Research is still being carried out until 3-4 months. So, its no vaccine, "said Agus said.

SUBANG, (AFP). - At least 4000 ducks in coast region Subang positive for bird flu (Avian Influenza H5N1 strain).Thousands of ducks are located in the District Sukasari and Pusakanagara it was destroyed to prevent the spread of the virus.

Chickens Die, Residents Panic, Flee village

Hundreds of Chickens Die Sudden, Residents Panic

Villagers Kanco, District China, Bone regency, South Sulawesi, panicked because hundreds of local chickens suddenly died suddenly. panic was triggered because berembusnya issues that hundreds of chickens infected with bird flu, and must also be attacked farmers in the industry.

As a result, some local residents chose to evacuate to the house of a relative who was in another village, Thursday (03/01/2013). One chicken farmer named Anca, a local resident, said that since the last two weeks of cattle chickens died in large numbers every day and he did not know the type of disease that attacks livestock.

"Every day at least 5 dead tail and not just me, other people, too. Then, a lot of people are afraid," said Anca.

Nepal bird flu spreads to Nuwakot district

RSS NUWAKOT, Jan 3: Bird flu has been detected in Chaughada VDC in Nuwakot district. According to chairman of the Bird Flu Control District Technical Committee and Chief District Officer, Jeevan Prasad Oli, the sample taken from a dead chicken at local Dhruba Rai´s house in Chaughala VDC Ward No. 1 confirmed the presence of the H5N1 virus that causes bird flu. A team of doctors from the capital has reached Chaughada to kill the fowls and other birds infected by bird flu. Similarly, a team including the veterinary doctors and other technicians reached the villages for preventing the spread of the disease in the area. CDO Oli said the bird flu virus was reported to be transmitted to the local fowls from two broiler chickens brought to the village from Kathmandu. The area has been declared a ´bird flu infected´ one. All the schools in the area have been closed for three days to prevent spreading the bird flu virus from here.

Spanish Newspaper Says Hugo Chávez Is In A Coma And On Life Support

Sources told Spanish newspaper ABC that Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez is in an induced coma and being kept alive on life support in a Cuban hospital following emergency cancer surgery on December 10.

UPI has more details from the report:

Sources told ABC Chávez was breathing through mechanical ventilation and being fed intravenously and rectally, and Russian doctors treating him said his kidneys were failing.

The doctors were considering ending the life support, the newspaper said.

However, Venezuelan Vice President Nicolás Maduro denied the report, saying that Chávez was in a conscious state.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/report-chavez-in-coma-on-life-support-2013-1#ixzz2GruHXIlT

Woman Dies On Plane Traveling From Brazil To Texas

A woman died on a plane flying from Brazil to Dallas, Texas this morning.  The plane was diverted to Houston after the woman was pronounced dead aboard the aircraft.

According to ABC, the woman was 25-years-old. Police have not released her name yet.

Read more at http://www.inquisitr.com/465356/woman-dies-on-plane-traveling-from-brazil-to-texas/#TLVWMDaIVwT1upoh.99 

7 Pakistan aid workers killed by militants given mass burial

 Wednesday 2nd January, 2013

• Five women among seven activists shot dead

• Militant suspected them of being US spies

• People held mass funeral for the dead

ISLAMABAD - Thousands of villagers Wednesday held a mass burial for seven health activists, five of them women, who were gunned down by militants, the latest in the series of persecution of aid workers in the terror-riven nation.

The dead were working at an immunisation centre where children are given anti-polio vaccination.

Militants in Pakistan oppose the vaccination campaigns because they accuse health workers of being US supporters. Militant also suspect that Muslim children are being sterilised in the garb of vaccination drive.

Mourners carried seven coffins on their shoulders as they marched through the Swabi town for mass burial.

Nobody has owned responsibility for the attack that took place in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's Swabi district Tuesday.

But they suspected that Pakistani Taliban could be behind the strike, the pattern of which draws a striking resemblance with attacks of the dreaded militant group.

Taliban militants affiliated to the Al Qaeda global terror network have been attacking charity and aid workers across the country in recent weeks.

The attacks against humanitarian workers have invited a worldwide outrage as militants have in particular been targeting health workers in a country where medicare for impoverished people is one of the primary concerns of global charity works.

The police said two men on a motorbike followed a van taking the workers, who worked at private Pakistani aid group Support With Working Solution, home.

The van was intercepted near the village of Sher Afzal Banda where militants opened fire with assault rifles and killed seven of them.

"They opened fire and killed five females and two males," said Javed Akhtar, the group's executive director. "One child, aged 7 to 8 years, miraculously survived."

On Wednesday, mourning friends and relatives recalled the carnage and how they had forewarned their kin about the impending danger to their lives.

"I told her many times at home 'be careful as we are poor people and take care of yourself all the time,'" said Fazal Dad, whose daughter was among the dead. "And always in response she said: 'Father, if I am not guilty no one can harm me'," Dad was quoted as saying by Associated Press wire news service.

The attack comes days after nine people working on an anti-polio vaccination campaign were shot dead in a series of attacks that forced the United Nations to temporarily recall its staff from Pakistan.

The attacks following a campaign of intimidation has dealt a deadly blow to health campaigns in Pakistan, one of just three countries in the world in which polio remains endemic.

Abu Dhabi Health denies the existence of Coronavirus

Abu Dhabi) - The Health Authority in Abu Dhabi, in a circular issued yesterday, all health facilities in the emirate, to caution and focus when suspicion of injury to "virus Corona", warning failure to report any cases of expected HIV infection is not known, and confirmed the absence of any injuries in Abu Dhabi.

The invitation of the Commission, in response to the warning issued by the World Health Organization for coronavirus unfamiliar, and which was included within the platoon viruses "Corona", did not reach a vaccine against infection from him so far, where FAO International to work with countries and partners to gather more information about him and determine its effects on public health...

..She Authority in the circular, that to date have not been reported any cases of the acute respiratory symptoms resulting from HIV infection coronary emerging, and appealed to the Commission all health facilities in the emirate following the method of dealing with the situation of suspected virus coronary according to the instructions of health in place in facilities, and prompt reporting of any case fall within the definition of the condition of the new HIV infection, through electronic reporting system of the body via the link: https://bpmweb.haad.ae/usermanagement.

In addition, and committed the body to circulate all health facilities to inform the operations center for cases that are admitted to the intensive care unit, which corresponds diagnosed with a description of the situation of the new coronary virus, on Tel: 024193666 or by e-mail: opscenter@haad.ae, also committed Authority all health facilities taking into account the procedures for the prevention of infection and control of epidemic diseases with acute respiratory symptoms. ..

11 Palestinians dead from swine flu

Palestinian Authority announced on Wednesday, 11 Palestinians have died while more than 280 wounded swine flu in the West Bank.

The news agency quoted the Palestinian WAFA, for the official spokesman for the Ministry of Health, Tarif Ashour, said that two patients two died during the past 24 hours, two children and an elderly, due to injuries virus (H1N1), bringing the number of deaths to 11 since the start of the season this winter.

No funds, No vaccine, No Problem

The spread and prevention of bird flu virus (Avian Influenza / AI) clade 2.3.2 which is a new variant constrained by budget and availability of vaccines.

In Indonesia, this variant has spread almost to 56 districts / cities in a short time. clade 2.3.2 In other countries are not as good and as fast as its spread in Indonesia, "said Secretary of the National Commission for Control of Zoonoses (KNPZ), Emil Agustiono, 48, in Jakarta , Wednesday (2/1). latest AI virus dangerous to humans. In other countries such as China and Vietnam, there have been casualties. However, these conditions do not occur in Indonesia. "We still have not been able to measure the ferocity because no cases involving humans here," said Emil. KNPZ step in controlling the spread of bird flu was also affected by the latest case of alleged corruption procurement projects H5N1 bird flu vaccine clade 2.1.2. The project involves the procurement of vaccines PT Anugrah Nusantara owned by former Democratic Party treasurer Muhammad Nazaruddin, PT Bio Farma and Unair. A number of parties have made ​​a suspect by the Corruption Eradication Commission.On the other hand, procurement and research to get the H5N1 vaccine antidote to the latest variant is now abandoned. "Procurement of vaccines currently stalled...

 

Reuters / Oky Lukmansyah / vg Bird Flu Virus Budget Passed By Corruption Nazar Yet

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013 | 1:44 pm

Bangka Island chickens can't swim

 A new separate Island for you to vacation at..

 ...swelling head disease in broilers or known by the swollen head syndrome (SHS) is currently little unsettling broiler breeders in District Mendobarat.

Sulaeman, cage workers belonging to one farmer who opened a business in the Kelekak Lukok Banjar sub Desa Petaling Mendobarat, Wednesday (02/01/2013), said the disease, some chickens owned by his employer dies.

"The numbers I forget, but there were dead with head swell conditions," said Sulaeman.

According to Leman, before SHS disease, chicken belonging to her employer frequent sneezing and then snoring...

..and then farting and drooling and dying...

Out of outdated bird flu vaccine for poultry in Magelang

Don't worry, be happy

..pretty sad they are out of an out dated vaccine that would not work anyway..so it must be all good then..

The death of thousands of poultry chickens and ducks on the slopes of Merapi, Magelang allegedly caused by the bird flu virus. Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Magelang regency, Central Java, said the vaccine stock outs Avian Influenza (AI) or bird flu.

Head of Animal Health and Veterinary Public DVO Magelang, John Manglapy said, the stock is up since last November.

"AI vaccine supplies are exhausted us. For now, we urgently request assistance Magelang city government as much as three thousand vaccine inventory in anticipation of preventing the spread of AI virus, "added Manglapy.

As for disinfecting, Manglapy admits she still has 72 liters from 300 liters stock during 2012.However, it is possible that the number is not sufficient for spraying on thousands of farms scattered centers in 21 districts in Magelang.

New Bird Flu Virus Type Not Attack Humans.. you believe them, don't you?

Sure are saying this a lot...everyday... you believe them, don't you?

The bird flu virus (H5N1) clade 2.3 is more virulent than clade 2.1.

Tens of thousands of ducks in some areas of sudden death due to bird flu virus (H5N1) is a new type, clade 2.3. This type of virus more virulent than clade 2.1 that had plagued Indonesia. However, the virus is still limited to attacks on poultry, especially ducks. "Clade recently there has not been an attack humans, there is no report," said Deputy Health Minister, Ali Gufron while talking with the headline , Wednesday, January 2, 2013. According to records the Ministry of Health, a new type of bird flu virus has spread to a number of areas , such as in Central Java, East Java, Yogyakarta and West Java...

Bali has some more H5N1 CNN hasn't been authorized to tell you about it

.. as you can see, bird flu is spreading around Bali, Java, ..and many other Indo islands lately. killing 100's of 1000's of birds. So tell me why this isn't news?
Why hasn't there been an official announcement from the U.S AUTHORITIES?
Where is the Travel advisory?
Where is the CDC?
Where is the WHO?
Where is the Obama controlled MSDNC?
Where is CNN? Fox? Your OWN gov't?
I will tell you why.
Because this is Obama's home island. This is a muslim country. This is a highly trafficked tourist haven. This is a new strain in the Indo islands and it is out of control.
 Soon it will be news, because if it is at least not mentioned in travel advisories, you will again see how much your news is controlled.

... January 3, 2013
Following hundreds of ducks infected with bird flu virus Buleleng, Jembrana District wary of the virus is spread and infect 59,135 ducks in five districts this area. Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Agriculture, Wednesday (2/1) yesterday even spreading Circular (SE) to each district and village to be vigilant as well as anticipation of the virus is spread. Chief Animal Husbandry Department Wiratma I Ketut said, prompted farmers wary as the season this potentially deadly virus that has hundreds of thousands of ducks in Java it is easy to spread. So that both extension workers and farmers must be careful to remember in Buleleng regency has emerged adjacent to bird flu cases. Department added, will streamline traffic control both inter-island and inter poultry. The breeder ducks, chickens or other poultry are expected to more closely monitor.. 

Bird flu is back in Garut

I am sure this will all work out fine..Cuz Tamiflu is on the way and Obama says he can take time out from his Hawaii vacation to go to his hometown and save everybody..if only we tax more rich people.

GARUT 02.01.2013 - In recent days Cianten village residents, village Cigawir Selaawi Garut District diresahkan their pet with the number of ducks that died suddenly. Later, hundreds of ducks died suddenly owned by residents who allegedly indicated to hit the bird flu virus (H5 N1). H5N1 outbreak in the eastern city of Garut is, frankly makes local people feel anxious and worried about contracting the virus is relatively harmless. Until this news was revealed, the regency of Garut not responded seriously, even to go to the field. Lack of attention from the government this dangerous virus, several breeders including residents around Kampung Cianten that he was concerned. "I was shocked, in two weeks, a lot of my pet duck that died suddenly, I was immediately suspicious of my cattle infected with the bird flu virus" Ungap Dada (41) salahseorang breeder, Tuesday (1/1) then.
 According to Dada, ducks peliharaanya tail had hundreds of dead, and the death of hundreds of ducks every day in the tens of tail up in the last two weeks due to hundreds of birds and obscure death.Meanwhile, Agus (32) salahseorang breeder others suffered a similar fate with Dada, Agus admitted only this time related Itiknya inferred that died suddenly. "Yes, in a month, a lot of my pet ducks died suddenly, I fear this outbreak of bird flu, and fear spread to humans" he said. Due to these concerns, the poultry farmers in Kampung Cianten hope handlers from the government, so that the transmission of the H5N1 virus was not until extends transmitted to humans or other livestock.

Measles outbreak kills hundreds in Pakistan

Published on Jan 2, 2013 by AlJazeeraEnglish

In Pakistan more than 300 children died from measles in 2012, according to the World Health Organisation.

Indonesia is having duck for dinner..

Yep, fresh from the farm. Tamiflu flying out the door like crazy and people told not to panic. It is gonna keep on spreading till they eat all the birds or they are all killed off. NO vaccine is coming soon and their lax controls and secrecy will not make it any better. With so many birds dying now, It is hard to see how they hide all the sick people. They are having a harder time doing this, and I see them. Do you?

Magic eggs

Indonesia puts out the funniest stuff.. No humans Infected with h5n1..a vaccine will be ready in 3 weeks.. birds are dying from the weather..and now Magic eggs.
What will they think of next?
My gov't and media keep me informed of all the magical things that are happening in Indonesia.  I wish we had magic eggs.. or an honest media..

10 dead in the West Bank from Swine flu

 VERY conservative numbers..

..the number of deaths rose to 10 people in the West Bank by the virus (H1N1), known as swine flu, while the number of cases of the disease in the West 278 case.

According to the reporter, "Sky News Arabic" in Ramallah, the deaths spread over areas north of the West Bank, Jenin, Tulkarem, Nablus and Qalqilya...

Soon to be many more than that..Ya see, H1N1 #9 is making a biiig COMBACK. .but you knew that didn't you..
In the states, Canda, Europe.. but in the M.E .. you just never can tell what it is. Kind of like S.E Asia.. bird flu everywhere..swine flu..dog flu.. coronavirus.. yep..all kinda stuff.

Regional Director of the World Health Organization Visits Egypt

Mufti receives Regional Director of the 

World Health Organization

Received Prof. Dr. Ali Gomaa - the Mufti of the Republic - in his office, this morning, "Wednesday", Dr Ala Din Alwan, Regional Director of the World Health Organization for the Eastern Mediterranean...

to have a chat about "stuff" 

sure, you can see it.

Chinese coronavirus patient tests negative..they say

Can you guess where she was?? C'mon..you can do it.

January 2, 2013 
..received a hospital on Dec. 26 to inform a long-term 39-year-old woman living in Saudi Arabia, its return home on December 14, 23 fever , cough, sore throat, and body aches and other symptoms, informed by the hospital and collected the specimen test, when (26) day novel coronavirus test negative..
 Gosh.. that is probably not good.

Coronavirus or Swine Flu?

Coronavirus or Swine Flu?..
Plenty of guesses and worry about that in the West bank.. and JORDAN..and Saudi Arabia..yep Plenty..Do you see that story here?
 It is best to stay on top of those type of stories..But those reports are hard to come by aren't they?
... For free.

No U.S. Embassy messages to American citizens in Indonesia

That surely won't be long though, as anyone can see.  Every time I go to those web pages, they are plastered with Obama pics and how everything they ever wanted is paid for by the U.S. Gov't. Too bad they don't have time to tell you of the rapid spread of bird flu there.. and that it is in the markets.. and roadsides..and rivers..  

Bangladesh has news for you

Can you see it?..Could be around here somewhere.

Farmer buried bird flu-ailed chickens all by himself

However, many officials expressed dissatisfaction at the report, claiming that the owner was reluctant to show them the area where the chicken s were buried. “Whatever the report claims, the administration should take the matter seriously so that no other poultry owner follows suit,” said a probe team member requesting anonymity.

Bird flu again detected in Ktm’s poultry farm after officials said it had been contained

Officials of the Veterinary Epidemiology Centre of the government sanitising a poultry farm at Sitapaila

H5N1 virus spreads in Kathmandu

The meeting of a district co-ordination committee led by Chief District Officer (CDO) Chudamani Sharma had taken the decision to cull the tainted chicken. The meeting was held in morning. Dr Ghimire said an excavator was used to dump the dead chickens and droppings which seemed to have been stored for a long time in the farm. The teams have also disinfected the farm.

The DOAH said that the infection might have spread due to negligence of farmers. "The farmers had visited the infected farm when they heard chickens started to die," Ghimire said adding, "Then they returned to their farm and provided feed and water to chicken without applying any safety measures."

DoAH has declared the place an infected zone and increased surveillance around the area.

Dead birds fall out of sky

The dead birds, which were estimated to be at least 50, but could total much more, appeared to be starlings and were reported to police on Sunday afternoon along Boyd Creek Highway.

The Mountain Press reported several birds were still alive and flopping on the road when the newspaper's photographer arrived.

Sgt. Robert Stoffle, of the Sevier County Sheriff's Department, said a witness told police that the birds were seen in flight shortly before they fell to the ground. Stoffle said a state wildlife official took some of the birds from the scene for testing.

Tamiflu distribution

Health Department is ready to supply Tamiflu Sukoharjo in health centers in 12 districts in Sukoharjo. The distribution of the drug was intended as the beginning of the action if it is found cases of bird flu virus.

Bird flu, swine flu, now South China has canine flu

Tuesday, 1 January 2013

Guangdong scientists have published the first systematic surveillance of H3N2 canine influenza virus, which may pose a  a public health threat if it causes human infections.
The study was conducted on two H3N2 CIV A virus strains Guangdong province – one collected at a dog farm in Guangzhou and the other from a dog farm in Shenzhen. Sequence and phylogenic analysis showed that the viruses were mostly similar to the newly isolated H3N2 strains found in dogs and cats in Korea and China. The strains most likely originated in birds.
The authors said that H3N2 may be becoming a common pathogen for pet and farmed dog populations in southern China and said that further in-depth study is needed because the virus poses a potential public health threat should it start causing human infections. Outbreaks continue to appear in Guangdong province, which is located in near Hong Kong, and are most frequent in areas that are densely populated and participate in the animal trade.
The study determined that the H3N2 infection rate of avian-origin canine influenza among farmed dogs is approximately 12 percent and approximately five percent among pet dogs. The data suggests that transmission occurred between the populations as a result of relatively recent close contact between infected dogs, ScienceDirect.com reports.
The authors of the study are from South China Agricultural University and Lanzhou Veterinary Research Institute.
Read more: Infection, Genetics and Evolution.