Cathy Maret
Cathy Maret
bird flu form including
No form of bird flu was found, including H5N1.
bird clear coming virus
It is bird flu. It is an H5 virus and we're still confirming that it's N1. That will become clear in coming days.
ban bird considered lies migration outdoor previous similar
New measures, similar to a previous outdoor ban for poultry, are being considered because Switzerland lies on the south-north bird migration route.
bird case
We have a first case of bird flu. It's H5.
bird case confirmed reference type virus
We have a first case of bird flu. It's H5. The virus type has to be confirmed in the (European Union) reference lab.
consider laboratory
We consider them as confirmed, even if they have not been laboratory confirmed.
account clear including opinion public role scientific taken
We have taken account of all aspects, including scientific evidence, but it is clear that public opinion does play a role in the process.