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Friday, April 25, 2008 

Indonesians hold major drill for bird flu pandemic (AP)

Indonesian health officials, wearing protective gear, test a chicken during a bird flu drill in Jembrana, Indonesia, Friday, April  25, 2008. Indonesia launched a major bird flu drill that will test the ability of the nation hardest hit by the virus to respond to a possible pandemic. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati)AP - Indonesia launched a major bird flu drill Friday that will test the ability of the nation hardest hit by the virus to respond to a possible pandemic. Thousands were taking part, from local residents to government officials.

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