Influenza pandemics must be taken seriously, precisely because of their capacity to spread rapidly to every country in the world.
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H5N1 is primarily an animal disease. However, given its expanding geographical scope and that H5N1 is endemic in some countries, our assessment is that the risk of pandemic is great.Margaret Chan
For now, bird flu is still very much an animal disease and animal problem, ... If we can really control the animal sector, the risk to humans is low.
Margaret Chan
There is a high degree of support for voluntary compliance with the International Health Regulations. It will help countries to build capacity.
Margaret Chan
For the first time in history we can track the evolution of a pandemic in real time. Influenza viruses are notorious for their rapid mutation and unpredictable behaviour.
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We are not in a pandemic situation. It is still an animal disease.
Margaret Chan
My advice ... is that in selecting fish, perhaps at this juncture, it would be wise to select freshwater fish and other chilled fish from other parts of the world,
Margaret Chan
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