Sweden Tests Dead Mink Found in Bird Flu Area
Date: 06-Mar-06
Country: SWEDEN
The dead mink and the birds were found near the southeastern coastal town of Oskarshamn.
"There was one mink also found at the same location where we found the positives," Marianne Elvander of the National Veterinary Institute said.
"There are no suspicions, but it is just for our information, we are just checking it out."
Authorities are searching an area on the outskirts of Oskarshamn for more dead birds.
They are expected to announce later on Friday the results of tests on an additional 20 birds found in the area.
