The latest outbreak of H5N1 avian influenza in poultry in China shows once again how entrenched this virus appears to be in the environment in this part of the world.
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Details and logistics still have to be finalized, but the commitment is there, and it is hoped that this sharing will serve as a template for a regular virus sharing mechanism for the future.Roy Wadia
Migratory birds are a pretty common reservoir of avian flu, although it would be hard to confirm the link,
Roy Wadia
If the animals in the area were sick and dying, and if they were dying in small numbers, it might have been very difficult to identify that as an outbreak.
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It is very possible that people will catch the bird flu virus.
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It's not a surprise. It shows that China like other countries that have bird flu in poultry can have human cases.
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The important thing is how the authorities handle the outbreak, how swiftly it is addressed and how quickly birds are culled. China in that practice has plenty of experience, so we are confident from the animal point of view the outbreaks are tackled as quickly as they can be.
Roy Wadia
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