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May 29, 2006: New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: Bird-flu bill lets medical officers seize land, cars. The bill proposes significantly extending the powers of medical officers. They would be able to [seize] any land or buildings " publicly or privately owned " for a wide range of reasons, including the treatment of patients or storing or disposal of bodies. Vehicles could also be taken if they were needed to transport patients, doctors or medical equipment, or to carry food, tents or other temporary facilities. Medical officers would also have the authority to close any premises in their district, except private homes, courts and prisons, and to insist on certain infection-control measures. Police would have the power to "do anything reasonably necessary, including the use of force", to help medical officers exercise their powers.

COMMENT by Dr. Tenpenny: Hope the US Congress doesn't see this bill any time soon!! If they do, we might be adding "property and land grab" to the agenda behind the bird flu!

COMMENT by HAYC: This is New Zealand, but NAIS could open the door to this sort of activity in the U.S.

May 24, 2006: Chron.com | Skeptics say bird flu threat overblown "It's a great story, a disease that can wipe out mankind as we know it," says Dr. Gary Butcher, a University of Florida veterinarian specializing in avian diseases. "Fortunately, the facts are contrary to what's being reported. This disease is going to fizzle out, be forgotten in the near future and be replaced by another 'potential worldwide threat.' "

May 23, 2006: Iran News - "2 dead with signs of bird flu symptoms in Iran" (IranMania) - Two people have died in Iran showing possible symptoms of the bird flu virus, a health official in the northwestern province of Kermanshah said, quoted by the news agency ISNA.

COMMENT by Dr. Tenpenny: The signs of "bird flu" are upper respiratory infection, cough, fever.....How could the separate the "signs of bird flu" from any other type of lung infection, including pneumonia? And if they have died in the presence of H5N1, did that mean the virus caused their demise? Or was it due to the lack of a robust immune system?

May 19, 2006: WWMT - Digital Channel 3 (NEWS 3) - There have been no reported cases of bird flu in the U.S., but state leaders have stepped up surveillance. They want to know within hours if the deadly bird flu lands in Michigan.... "We can identify the bird flu, avian influenza virus, H5N1 in about three hours or less. That is vitally important because every minute counts," said center director Dr. Willie Reed.

COMMENT by Dr. Tenpenny: I can't imagine why it is so critical...wonder if there are many poultry farms in Michigan to protect?

COMMENT by HAYC: This is how the NAIS is being driven – the desire of authorities "to know within hours." The stated purpose of NAIS is to enable government authorities to trace and eliminate potential disease threats within 48 hours. That’s why the tracking, and the 24-hour reporting requirements. Some authorities may be "well intentioned" but they are misinformed and wrong in their thinking concerning the causes and spread of the diseases in question. See the material under Premises Registration & Livestock Tracking.