Although predictions may have proven false...
The flocks of migratory birds that winged their way south to Africa last autumn and then back over Europe in recent weeks did not carry the H5N1 bird flu virus or spread it during their annual journey, scientists have concluded, defying health officials' dire predictions.
International health officials had feared that the disease was likely to spread to Africa during the winter migration and return to Europe with a vengeance during the reverse migration this spring. That has not happened - a significant finding for Europe, because it is far easier to monitor a virus that exists domestically on farms but not in nature.
I'm still not convinced the worst is over in this regard.
A colleague (Chinese) at work recently visited the USA for some training courses. This was his first trip to the USA and he travelled with another colleague (also Chinese) whom has travelled to the USA several times. One night they were trying to decide what they would get to eat, so the more seasoned traveller suggested "Why don't we order the chicken wings."
To which, the first timer replied..."No. I am not buying USA chicken...its too risky."
I laughed at this and told the more seasoned traveller, "they haven't even found the bird flu in the USA yet." She replied, "Yes, I know...but, your government could be covering it up."
*sigh*
Who is covering up what???? Just keep that in mind when thinking of 1.5 billion Chinese...and the fact that these two are educated!
*sigh* again.
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