China's Ministry of Health says that it has its first reported human cases of the H5N1 virus, having detected the virus in three people. The news came in a brief announcement published by China's new agency. No additional details were provided. Some observers see the revelation as evidence of a new approach on the part of Chinese authorities. In the past, critics have taken issue with the limited access permitted by health officials.
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PLUS: The story about potential risks associated with Oseltamavir (Tamiflu) remains largely under-reported in this country as editors choose to err on the side of caution. Late last week, health officials in Japan said they think the antiviral, which is on a pace to become one of the hottest selling drugs on the market, may have been involved in several suicides. Article