New outbreak near Moscow
February 22nd, 2007
Russian authorities have confirmed yet another case of the deadly H5N1 avian influenza virus in the area around the country’s capital city, Moscow. Officials claim that the virus originated from the Sadovod pet market, which is now scheduled to be shut down. It is the sixth location in the region where bird flu has been found, while three other cases are being researched. 43 people that have been in contact with infected birds are now kept under medical observation, but there is no confirmed case of an infection to humans.