A breathtaking sample of headlines from around the world from February 15, 16 and 17, 2006, showing the rapid spread of the avian influenza virus in both bird and human populations. A steady stream of bird deaths, human infections, fears of outbreaks, confusion and growing terror.
Reading through a selection of the hundreds of daily articles posted on bird flu spread, deaths and infections, it is impossible not to wonder if the World Health Organisation has already lost control of this virus.
Bird flu vaccine impossible until after pandemic appears reports UNChina Reports Eighth Flu Death; Says Dead Poultry Might Spread Virus
Two more suspected bird flu patients die in Indonesia
Millions of birds locked indoors as flu spreads in Europe
Hungary confirms bird flu outbreak
Denmark investigates nine dead swans
Norway on full alert following report of bird flu case on German island
Bird Flu Nears Sweden - EU Experts Warn of More Outbreaks
Germany probably had bird flu for months says minister
Bird flu pandemic would spark global downturn
EU holds crisis talks as bird flu spreads across Europe
Deadly Bird Flu Outbreak Confirmed in Russia’s Dagestan Republic
New Nigerian bird flu cases, panic selling blamed
Nigeria Didn't Make Bird Flu Cases Public For Up To 19 Days
Iran says swans in Caspian Sea died of bird flu
Massive chicken die-off in India, Government Denies Bird Flu
Iraqi health minister declares bird flu alert
More suspected cases of bird flu found in Germany
Discovery of dead ducks heightens bird flu fears in Belgium
Nigeria bird flu plan 'failing' warns UN
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