Bird flu dominates Sunday papers

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The discovery of the deadly H5N1 strain of the bird flu virus in a Suffolk poultry farm dominates Sunday's papers.

The Sunday Mirror says the news is "bound to strike fear throughout the country" - especially given that a human flu pandemic could kill.

But the Observer's health editor insists that the risk to human health is no greater than it was last week.

The Independent on Sunday says ministers should stockpile anti-viral medicines and prepare vaccines.

'Without fear'

The cash-for-honours inquiry continues to occupy many column inches in a number of Sunday's papers.

The News of The World urges police in the investigation to follow up the evidence "without fear or favour".

Meanwhile, editorials in the Sunday Telegraph, Sunday Express and Sunday Times all call on Tony Blair to go.

In the Telegraph, one Labour MP takes exception Mr Blair's claim in a speech on Saturday that the issue will not feature in the next general election.

Olympic bill

The People and the Sunday Star both report that police have interviewed Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty about alleged Celebrity Big Brother racism.

But, according to the Sunday Express, the actress insisted she did not want to press charges and "just wants to forgive, forget and move on".

The Times reports that the cost of the 2012 Olympics in London will be more than double the price quoted.

Figures to be released next month suggest the event will cost £5.1bn, it is reported.

'Decisive showdown'

The Independent focuses on Nato efforts to retake the southern Afghan town of Musa Qala.

The town fell to the Taleban after British troops withdrew under a controversial peace deal last year.

The paper believes the planned assault signals the start of what could be the "decisive showdown" in Afghanistan.

And several papers hail Jonny Wilkinson's winning return to international rugby. The Mail on Sunday says it is "like he's never been away".