The US prepared for a predicted epidemic of the avian flu, also known as H5N1, of global proportions. The virus had been identified for 18 years by that time, but by the end of 2004 had only resulted in 36 deaths and 50 known cases over the prior two years, according to WHO data. In 2005, the number of cases would jump to 98 and deaths to 43, and the prevention of a pandemic became a high priority. At that time, then-Senator Barack Obama scolded the Bush administration on the Senate floor, and quarterbacked a protest letter from his fellow Democrats over the slow response and lack of preparedness by the White House: [video=youtube;tdaHvEYNKSM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdaHvEYNKSM[/video] Read More ------------------- This is just another hypocritical event in a long history of hypocritical events by the Blamer in Chief. He is able to blame others at the drop of a hat, but never willing to take responsibility. He truly is a perfect illustration on what it takes to not be a leader. He is exactly the type of person that should never be in charge, but we have a contingency of losers that still support him.
H5N9 bird flu strain in southwest France... France reports another bird flu strain in southwest December 16, 2016 - France has detected H5N9 avian influenza among poultry in the southwest of the country, an official report showed on Friday, the third strain of bird flu to be confirmed this month in the region known for its foie gras production.
Bird flu in Africa... Uganda detects bird flu in wild, domestic birds January 15, 2017 - Uganda's ministry for agriculture said on Sunday it had detected bird flu in two locations, one affecting wild birds and another hitting domestic birds, but it did not say whether it was a strain that has spread across Europe and the Middle East.