Avian flu virus transmission to humans low: DOH
(File photo) MANILA - The possibility of Avian flu virus transmission to humans is low, a health official said Friday. Citing the statement of the World Health Organization, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said Avian flu transmission from birds to humans and from humans to humans is very rare but can happen. This, after the Department of Agriculture (DA) declared an Avian flu outbreak on Thursday. "Kahit ganun, inaabisuhan po namin ang publiko na umiwas sa paglapit sa wild birds, mga ibong maysakit o sa mga taong naging close contact ng mga ibon o fowls na may sakit (Despite ...