An analysis of bird migration routes has shown that in autumn 2005... the H5N1 virus may be spread from Western Siberia to the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea.
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We monitor the situation and we have not discovered any unconventional respiratory diseases in humans suggesting bird flu infection. Monitoring is underway in all districts of southern Russia. Luckily, no confirmed bird flu cases in humans have been reported.Gennady Onishchenko
Our country, which holds the G8 presidency in 2006, will make its contribution to global efforts to combat bird flu.
Gennady Onishchenko
The vaccine has undergone immunizing power tests, and sterility tests have been launched to last until mid-March. Then we will try it on a limited number of volunteers.
Gennady Onishchenko
Deaths of wild fowl continue to occur, although less intensively. In Russia, we intend to keep the current situation within the existing framework, and will try to reduce the affected area through culling all domestic birds until wild fowl leave the country.
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Calculations we have made using World Health Organization's methods tell us that 45-50 million people could contract the disease during the first wave.
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Now, we have to shift from the complaint that no one is paying any attention, to showing that these funds are being spent as effectively as possible.
Gennady Onishchenko
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