From 2006: Deadly flu virus sent TO Mexico


	From 2006: Deadly flu virus sent TO Mexico

CrazyRedHead

4-26-2009 12:03 PM

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CrazyRedHead says:

Two shipments of deadly flu missing, WHO says; two-thirds of viral samples destroyed; search continues for others
(April 15, 2005)

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4-27-2009 2:37 AM

merrie

That's disturbing news. I hope they track down the where
abouts of those missing shipments.

4-27-2009 10:37 AM

tabsey

Fifty year old virus test kits. Wonder what else is out there gathering dust?

4-28-2009 5:28 AM

taoguide

Isn't Mexico ground zero for current swine flu epidemic?

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