Third Case of H5 Bird Flu Confirmed in Wellington Region
A third case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in the Wellington region, found in a northern giant petrel at Cape Palliser.
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Second H5N1 bird flu case detected in Australia
Australia has confirmed a second case of the H5N1 bird flu strain in a northern giant petrel, detected near the initial virus detection site in Western Australia, prompting the activation of long-standing response plans.
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NSW records first suspected case of deadly H5 bird flu as virus reaches Australia’s east coast
Migratory giant petrel discovered at Hawks Nest north of Newcastle, infected with suspected deadly bird flu strain Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…
Scientists fear bird flu arrival in Australia after rare bird sightings
Experts are concerned about the potential arrival of H5N1 bird flu in Australia after brown skuas and giant petrels, rarely seen on land, were found in Western Australia, suggesting a possible transmission from Antarctica.