Scientists debate mutant bird flu risk at WHO

The two-day gathering at the World Health Organisation (WHO) was called to discuss the studies on the H5N1 virus which international scientists halted on January 20, citing fears of devastation if it were to escape the laboratory.

The WHO is expected to report on any decision made at the meeting today. The 22 participants include the researchers and representatives of the scientific journals Science and Nature who were asked to withhold publication.