Bird-flu cluster may signal spread in a human chain
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A small cluster of avian influenza cases have been discovered in a family in Indonesia. Family caregivers of the avian influenza patients developed the disease as well, although people with casual contact were not infected. The World Health Organization is considering convening international experts and whether to launch a pandemic alert.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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Beijing speeds bird-flu reporting
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Health authorites from China have promptly reported cases of avian influenza to the global community, giving cautious optimism. Chinese researchers have also made a tentative offer to share virus samples. The strain of avian influenza is "H5N1", a deadly type.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Novartis to establish drug R&D center in China
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Swiss pharmaceutical company Novartis AG is building a research-and-development center in China, with hopes of lowering production costs as well as breaking into the Chinese market. Novartis is investing $100 million in the venture.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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