Bird flu virus kills Chinese man

Bus driver from Guangdong dies after testing positive for the H5N1 strain, despite having had no apparent contact with poultry.

US pleads to keep bird flu studies secret

The US has asked Nature and Science to censor data on a lab-made version of bird flu that could spread more easily to humans.

Hong Kong bird flu case appears isolated

Hong Kong officials said on Monday tests indicated there was no city-wide outbreak of bird flu as the first patient in seven years was recovering.

WHO declares first 21st century flu pandemic

The World Health Organisation declared an influenza pandemic on Thursday and advised governments to prepare for a long-term battle.

Global flu epidemic fear rises, more US cases

A new flu virus that has killed up to 81 people in Mexico could start a global epidemic, the World Health Organisation warned on Saturday.

Deadly new flu strain threatens Mexico, US

Mexican and US health officials searched on Saturday for signs an outbreak of a new flu strain is spreading further, after it killed up to 68 people.

New bird-flu strain detected in Nigeria

Scientists have detected for the first time in Nigeria a new strain of the virus that causes avian influenza -- also known as bird flu.

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