Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three
Summary
Deadly H5 bird flu has been found in South Australia and Western Australia after tests on migratory seabirds. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and urging the public to report sick or dead birds.Key Facts
- H5 bird flu was confirmed in a southern giant petrel in South Australia.
- Another suspected case was found in Western Australia, also in a southern giant petrel.
- This brings the total number of cases in Australia to four.
- The bird in South Australia was found on Knights Beach in Port Elliot.
- Authorities were alerted by social media posts and quickly tested the bird.
- The antiviral medicine Tamiflu may be given to people who came into contact with sick birds.
- Public are encouraged to report any sick or dead birds via a hotline.
- Samples from the Western Australian case were sent for official confirmation by the CSIRO.
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