Indonesians hold major drill for bird flu pandemic

By ZAKKI HAKIM, Associated Press Writer, Medicine & Health / Diseases

Indonesian health officials, wearing protective gear, test a chicken during a bird flu drill in Jembrana, Indonesia, Friday, April 25, 2008. Indonesia launched a major bird flu drill that will test the ability of the nation hardest hit by the virus to respond to a possible pandemic. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)

(AP) -- Indonesia launched a major bird flu drill Friday that will test the ability of the nation hardest hit by the virus to respond to a possible pandemic. Thousands were taking part, from local residents to government officials.

Content from The Associated Press expires 15 days after original publication date. For more information about The Associated Press, please visit www.ap.org .

ť Next Article in Medicine & Health - Diseases: Study shows positive findings in treating patients with advanced hepatitis C

would you recommend this story?