Bird flu has spread as far as northern Europe, according to German experts. On Tuesday (14 February) two dead swans on the Baltic Sea island of Ruegen tested positive for the lethal virus.
Preliminary tests on four dead wild swans found on the island indicated that two of them had carried the H5N1 strain, which can be dangerous to humans.
This is the first time the virus was found in Germany and samples have now been sent to a laboratory in Britain for further testing.
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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.