Unfortunately, China has reported their second bird flu death in less than a month. The H5N1 bird flu virus is to blame, although neither victims reported being in contact with birds or poultry. Since people in contact with the victims have reported no symptoms, specialists say that this case does not involve transmission among humans, and that they are still trying to find out what the means of transmission is. According to the World Health Organization, bird flu has killed 343 of the 582 people who are known to have been infected, including 28 of the 42 infected Chinese victims. China is said to be the major breeding ground for the H5N1 bird flu virus since it has the largest poultry population and close contact between birds and people in rural areas. Close by, Vietnam has reported 60 deaths and Indonesia has reported one. I hope that this virus stops spreading and is contained quickly.
The author of this article, Michael Wines, enhances his logos by including ages, dates, and locations. This helps readers to see just how fast this virus is spreading and to recognize the severity of H5N1. It is helpful that he included information regarding surrounding territories and countries, as it gives perspective on the location and spreading of the virus. Wines also puts his syntax to use within the first three words, "A man died" (nytimes.com), immediately grabbing the readers attention.
What an opening line! That would definitely clue me in. I hope the bird flu doesn't continue to spread, especially to the United States. It is interesting how neither of the victims came in contact with birds/poultry. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteThis is really unfortunate. All we can do is pray that it doesn't come to the U.S.
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