It is bird flu. It is an H5 virus and we're still confirming that it's N1. That will become clear in coming days. |
New measures, similar to a previous outdoor ban for poultry, are being considered because Switzerland lies on the south-north bird migration route. |
No form of bird flu was found, including H5N1. |
We consider them as confirmed, even if they have not been laboratory confirmed. |
We have a first case of bird flu. It's H5. |
We have a first case of bird flu. It's H5. The virus type has to be confirmed in the (European Union) reference lab. |
We have taken account of all aspects, including scientific evidence, but it is clear that public opinion does play a role in the process. |