We had about a year free of the bird flu, there were no cases of the H5N1 virus in humans or birds.

South Korea hasn’t had a case of the bird flu in three years, but since November 2006, they have slaughtered a million birds in an attempt to control the spread of the virus that has returned to their country. December 2006, in Viet Nam, the virus reared its ugly head again. The return of the bird flu was anticipated.

These outbreaks are infecting less poultry and fewer humans. With the return of the bird flu during the past few months, it’s clear that this is still a serious issue.The World Health Organization states that combating this flu will be a long-term challenge.

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