# 629
Well, it sounds like good news. Indonesia says they are ready to release virus samples to the WHO, according to China's People's Daily.
Indonesia confirms readiness to send bird flu virus to WHO
Indonesia said Wednesday it was ready to resume sending bird flu virus strain to the World Health Organization (WHO), ending a standoff since December when Jakarta accused the international body of commercializing the virus sample.
"We will resume the sending of virus sample for the sake of global interests. The delivery will take place this year, within two months from now at the latest," said Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari.
She made the remarks after accompanying WHO Director General Margaret Chan in a meeting with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the latter's office.
Two Months?
I'm hard pressed to think of a good reason why the samples shouldn't be on the next plane out of Jakarta. But then, I'd never have made it in the diplomatic corps.
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