Chan stressed that important risks remain.
She said the WHO is closely watching parts of Southeast Asia that saw large outbreaks of H5N1 avian flu -- a virus that can be deadly when it passes from birds to humans, but has not spread easily between people to date.
A mixture of H5N1 and H1N1 viruses could have a big impact, she said, while stressing: "I am not saying it will happen."
SHOOT: I've reported earlier on the risks of a H1N1/H5N1 hybrid monster virus. Worldwide infections are at 7500. Each time I report this figure it is way higher than I expected it to be. Additionally a woman in Arkansas has died of swine flu, the 4th US fatality.
She said the WHO is closely watching parts of Southeast Asia that saw large outbreaks of H5N1 avian flu -- a virus that can be deadly when it passes from birds to humans, but has not spread easily between people to date.
A mixture of H5N1 and H1N1 viruses could have a big impact, she said, while stressing: "I am not saying it will happen."
SHOOT: I've reported earlier on the risks of a H1N1/H5N1 hybrid monster virus. Worldwide infections are at 7500. Each time I report this figure it is way higher than I expected it to be. Additionally a woman in Arkansas has died of swine flu, the 4th US fatality.
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