Two new bird flu suspicions in Thailand
July 24th, 2006
A bird hunter and his son-in-law, living in a rural area in Thailand, are suspected to be infected with the bird flu virus. The two men feasted on wildfowl together and are both admitted to the Uttaradit Provincial Hospital, with suspicions of having contracted bird influenza. One hospital official said that results of further tests are being awaited, as a science laboratory in Phitsanulok will be able to pronounce a clear verdict. The two, aged 67 and 35, respectively, were hospitalized with flu symptoms. The father-in-law had previously shot a wild bird and cooked it to share with his son-in-law.