Two more cases of H5N1

Two more cases of bird flu have been detected in the Czech Republic. The infected swans were found near the town of Kostice in the south eastern part of the country. Both were killed by the deadly H5N1 virus. Safety measures introduced in the region include a ban on outdoor breeding and transport of live birds and poultry products. This is the first incidence of the deadly bird flu virus in the eastern part of the country, earlier cases appeared in southern Bohemia where infected birds were found in five different localities. No new cases have been reported there since May 10th.