US delivers bird flu preparedness plan in Geneva

The US delivered its preparedness plan for an outbreak of human-to-human avian flu to an international summit of health leaders in Geneva, which was well attended by governments, health organizations and pharmaceutical companies. The plan stresses early detection and increased international transparency in countries at risk of outbreaks. Meanwhile, Vietnam reported another confirmed human death from the virus.

- see this article in The Washington Post
- see this report from the US State Department

ALSO: The Bush administration also released details of its plan to grant immunity to drug companies and hospitals involved in vaccine distribution. Article

PLUS: Poultry producers are starting to worry. A new poll finds 47 percent of Americans believe that eating chicken puts them at risk of contracting the avian flu. Release

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