HONG KONG: Another heron found with bird flu

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Updated February 15, 2008 21:48:14

Five years after avian influenza broke out across Asia, the region is still struggling to stop the virus spread. Not least in Hong Kong, where officials say another grey heron has been found dead and tested positive for the fatal H 5 N 1 strain of bird flu.

Presenter: Zulfikar Abbany
Speakers: Senior Veterinary officer with Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, Dr Mary Chow; Field officer, Matthew Cheung

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