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Egyptian woman dies of bird flu, 20th in country
04 Mar 2008 16:02:18 GMT
Source: Reuters
CAIRO, March 4 (Reuters) - An Egyptian woman aged 25 has died of bird flu, the 20th death in Egypt from the disease since the virus arrived in the country in early 2006, the state news agency MENA said on Tuesday. (Writing by Jonathan Wright) (jonathan.wrighti@reuters.com; +20 2 2578 3290/1; Reuters Messaging: jonathan.wright.reuters.com@reuters.net))
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