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During a recent outbreak, why did newspapers report Avian Influenza in more countries than are listed by GIDEON?

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During a recent outbreak, why did newspapers report Avian Influenza in more countries than are listed by GIDEON?

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GIDEON only reports cases after they are confirmed by WHO / Authorized reference lab. Countries / media report new cases of bird flu, only to retract the report 2 or 3 days later. In some cases they report H5N1, and it later turns into H5 – not N1. Many reports are simply rumors.