Photo: #The death toll in Indonesia from bird flu has continued to rise. The vast majority of cases have been spread by contact with infected poultry, though several cases of human-to-human transmission have also occurred here.

Yes, Virginia, there is a possible epidemic

by Nikki Tundel, Minnesota Public Radio

The bird flu might have fallen off the front page. But don't be fooled into thinking all's good.

St. Paul, Minn. — Avian influenza isn't getting the media coverage it used to. But, with a just little effort, you can still find plenty of disconcerting reports on the bird flu.

Reporter Nikki Tundel thought it was time for an update on the deadly virus.