Iran cautious after raising bird flu warning
August 14th, 2006
A report issued by an Iranian medical university, claiming the warning status for regional bird flu contamination should be raised in the north of the country, has urged Iran authorities to inform people once more about the danger the disease poses. People are asked to refrain from selling and buying live birds, while rules of hygiene should be carefully applied. It is also advisable that people avoid any form of contact with domestic and wild birds and immediately inform the authorities of any suspicious cases. Iran first reported a bird flu case early this year, when 135 were found dead in marshes near Bandar Anzali and were confirmed to carry the avian influenza virus.