Weekly releases (1997–2007) - Volume 8, Issue 50, 08 December 2004

Over the next two years, a number of legislative requirements and changes are being introduced across Europe that aim to improve food safety and hygiene

Transmission of West Nile virus infections within Germany via bites from mosquitoes that have had contact with migrating birds is thought to be a possibility, although no such transmission has yet been reported. Imported cases are also possible in people returning from areas of high virus prevalence. In