North American Leaders Prepare for Avian Flu Pandemic

New plan outlines collaborative approach, coordinated action among nations

As the human toll from avian influenza rises to 321 cases, with 194 deaths worldwide, leaders of the United States, Canada and Mexico have released a plan that outlines how the three countries will work together if the highly pathogenic virus makes its way to North America.

In a joint statement released during the August 20-21 North American Leaders’ Summit in Montebello, Quebec, Canada, President Bush, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Mexican President Felipe Calder?n announced the completion of the North American Plan for Avian and Pandemic Influenza.

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