"China has suspended poultry and bird markets in Beijing as part of efforts to stop any spread of bird flu, officials said on Monday.
"They also announced a major cull in the province hit by the latest outbreak........
"A major conference has just opened in Geneva, to discuss a worldwide plan of action.
"The gathering brings together the World Health Organization, the World Bank, the UN's Food and Agricultural Organization and the World Organisation for Animal Health as well as top policy-makers from WHO member states."
BBC provides this map showing routes by which birds migrate from areas of Asia infected by Avian flu to Africa, Europe, the Indian Subcontinent, and the Middle East.
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