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Reuters - Avian flu viruses make mallard ducks thinner than other ducks, a finding that implies they do not spread the germs over long distances, researchers reported Tuesday.
AFP - Malaysia has suspended imports of whole chicken and chicken parts from Thailand with immediate effect following a bird flu scare in the neighbouring country, state media reported.
AFP - Tests on an Indonesian girl reported to have died of bird flu proved negative for the deadly strain of the virus, the health minister said Thursday.
AFP - Thailand has confirmed a second case of bird flu in less than a week, a senior agriculture official said Thursday.