People are very concerned, and it's crucial that they stay alert.

We are neighboring an affected country and Iran is on the route of migrating birds twice a year. Iran needs to use international help if it is to prevent bird flu.

Eight thousand sick and dead birds have been tested, fortunately all negative.

The transmission link between migrating birds and domestic ones has to be cut off before the virus has a chance to get into a host.

The problem is escalating in Turkey. We cannot waste time; it's a serious threat for our country.

Sure, it's going to kill a lot of people, but they may be dying of something else anyway.