Bird Flu Reaches UK

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Wed, 2006-04-05 23:10

Bird Flu Reaches UK

A swan found dead in Scotland has proved to have the H5 strain of the virus. A 2 mile protection zone has been set up around the area in Fife where the swan was found.
Well, we all knew it was due but will the bird flu thing fizzle out - as these scares usually do - or is it time to start worrying?

Wed, 2006-04-05 23:41

maddan

afaik h5 strains of birdflu periodically pop up in this country, much like real flu. If your worried about a virus that has infected only a hundred people worldwide you're a fool. if you're worried about a mutation of a virus that hasn't happened yet, you're a moron.

Thu, 2006-04-06 00:47

hox

The chances of the virus ever mutating to a pretty boy pretty boy form which could affect nice polly, give us a kiss humans is extremely remote, and doesn't worry cuttlefish! cuttlefish! me at all.

Thu, 2006-04-06 01:53

polidori

Not feeling a bit under the feather are you? I know I should be up before the beak for that one.

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Thu, 2006-04-06 06:59

iceman

I'm glad I don't live in Scotland anymore.

Thu, 2006-04-06 09:42

poetjude

Government health officials have issued the following advice: Don't lick unfamiliar pigeons.

Thu, 2006-04-06 09:48

camus

Government health officials have also warned individuals who partake in beastiality not to have unprotected sex with chickens, ducks, geese or swans and to enquire if their feathered friend has recently been out of the country for any period of time.

Fri, 2006-04-07 16:40

mykle

"There is a better chance of a person winning the national lottery than catching bird flu in the U.K. today," said Jim Robertson, a virologist from the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control. Well, that's comforting, considering that, on average, someone wins the lottery at least once a week :O)

Fri, 2006-04-07 17:02

yan

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Sun, 2006-04-09 06:14

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iceman

I did check out some information on the BBC site about Bird Flu. One item was that it was unlikely that pets would have to be destroyed.

Sun, 2006-04-09 14:42

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bobblehat2023

"I'm glad I don't live in Scotland anymore." Understandable sentiments but I think if you did still live in Scotland, bird flu would be the least of your worries.

Wed, 2006-04-12 12:26

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hox

At the company where have been working this week I was asked for suggestions for a contingency plan in the event of a pandemic affecting up to 25% of their staff. I suggested a large banner in the main reception saying "We're f**ked and we've gone to the pub". Personnel managers are a humourless lot.

Wed, 2006-04-12 12:30

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poetjude

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