H5N1 Virus Alert

No, it's not a computer virus, although it sounds like but actually H5N1 Virus is a type of the avian flu virus also known as the bird flu virus. Last December 31, 2006, a dead bird was found in the busy street of Hong Kong. The bird that was found was positive for the deadly virus according the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of Hong Kong. The same department warned all people to avoid personal contact with wild birds and live poultry and clean their hands thoroughly after coming into contact with them.