Cathy Maret Quotations

New measures, similar to a previous outdoor ban for poultry, are being considered because Switzerland lies on the south-north bird migration route.

No form of bird flu was found, including H5N1.

It is bird flu. It is an H5 virus and we're still confirming that it's N1. That will become clear in coming days.

We have taken account of all aspects, including scientific evidence, but it is clear that public opinion does play a role in the process.

We have a first case of bird flu. It's H5. The virus type has to be confirmed in the (European Union) reference lab.

We have a first case of bird flu. It's H5.

We consider them as confirmed, even if they have not been laboratory confirmed.