Australia confirms first mass bird flu deaths in seabirds
Australia has recorded its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds, prompting warnings to New Zealand.
Australia has confirmed its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu, affecting a large group of native seabirds in South Australia. The country has two confirmed cases of the deadly H5N1 virus overall. Experts warn that a lull in cases after detection is temporary, and poultry farms are being locked down as the industry ramps up bird flu preparations. Hundreds of Australian species face heightened risk from the virus.
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Otago Daily Times
First bird flu mass deaths confirmed in Australia
Newstalk ZB
Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on Australia confirming first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu
The first mass mortality event in Australia from H5 bird flu has occurred in a large group of native seabirds in the state of South Australia.
Newsroom
‘It’ll come in a rush’: Australia’s bird flu warning to NZ
As Australia reports its first H5N1 mass fatality event, experts warn a lull in cases after detection in a native bird is temporary
RNZ
Bird flu preparations ramp up as cases rise in Australia
The country has just two confirmed cases of the deadly H5 flu, but the poultry industry is not taking any chances.