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poon cho tang
27 Sep 05, 21:02
An outbreak of bird flu in Indonesia is steadily claiming more human lives.
poon cho tang
27 Sep 05, 21:03
A 27-year-old woman from Java became the latest victim on Monday, plunging her family into grief.
poon cho tang
27 Sep 05, 21:04
People who knew her must now be tested for the disease, in case they too had been in contact with infected birds.
poon cho tang
27 Sep 05, 21:04
Government representatives are meeting WHO officials to try to tackle the outbreak.
poon cho tang
27 Sep 05, 21:04
The authorities aim to educate people about the risks of bird flu, using TV, newspaper and poster campaigns.
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27 Sep 05, 21:05
They have also launched a widespread programme of vaccination of poultry, as well as birds living in zoos and people's homes.
poon cho tang
27 Sep 05, 21:05
But for ordinary people life goes on, with many people handling chickens in the same way they always have.