(5)Bird flu scare in Japan

(5)Bird flu scare in Japan

TAMBA, Japan - Vehicles from the Ground Self-Defense Force based in Itami, Hyogo Prefecture, arrive at Tamba, Kyoto Prefecture, on March 4 to help in disinfection work. An outbreak of bird flu started at a poultry farm in the town last month.

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