Bird flu has cost the life of a third child in Eastern Turkey, raising fears that the deadly strain of the virus could spread to Europe.
According to Turkish media reports the sister of the two first victims died early Friday (6 January) of bird flu in the eastern Turkish city of Van.\n \nThe Ministry of Health in Turkey already confirmed that the H5 avian influenza virus subtype caused the first two deaths.
The first case was a 14-year-old boy from the rural district of Dogubayaz...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.