The hullbaloo that followed the arrival of bird flu in India has died down. No cases of humans, who have contracted bird flu, have been recorded.

Meanwhile the flu seems to have spread further afield with new cases being reported in Myanmar and Cameroon.

In India, efforts are concentrated on getting the public to eat chicken and eggs again. Film stars and politicians, alike, have participated in public egg and murgi eating demonstrations. The newspapers are full of ads encouraging consumers to eat Scrambled Eggs or Butter Chicken without fear.

The owners of a chicken shop in Hyderabad attempt to lure patrons back with messages (above) on the all-healthy chicken.  

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