Europe's Race Against Bird Flu

The video discusses the infection of turkeys in eastern Britain with the H5N1 bird flu strain. It explores the investigation into the source, with a focus on wild birds, and the impact on the poultry industry. Despite no drop in domestic consumption, some countries have imposed import bans. The EU has implemented measures to prevent widespread trade restrictions. The video also highlights the global health risks if the virus mutates to become transmissible between humans, noting a recent death in Egypt.

What is the primary focus of the investigation into the bird flu outbreak in eastern Britain?

• The role of wild birds, especially seagulls

• The impact on human health

• A recent outbreak in Hungary

• The role of domestic poultry

How has the EU responded to the bird flu outbreak in terms of trade?

• Ignored the outbreak completely

• Encouraged countries to impose import bans

• Implemented a general ban on all poultry imports

• Stated that import bans are not justified

What measures are taken to contain the bird flu outbreak?

• Relocating wild birds to other areas

• Vaccinating all birds in the region

• Slaughtering infected birds and setting up buffer zones

• Implementing a nationwide lockdown

Why are health officials globally concerned about the bird flu virus?

• It could mutate to become easily transmissible between humans

• It affects only wild birds

• It has no impact on human health

• It has already caused a pandemic

What recent event has added to the worldwide death toll from bird flu?

• A new outbreak in Hungary

• A death in Egypt

• A mutation of the virus

• A new vaccine failure