Australia ramps up bird flu surveillance, testing after first mainland cases reported

🇦🇺 The Straits Times (AU) —
Australia ramps up bird flu surveillance, testing after first mainland cases reported

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Australia has increased surveillance and testing for the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu following the first reported cases on the mainland, detected in migratory seabirds. Measures aim to prevent wider spread and protect animal and public health.

Two cases of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu were confirmed in migratory seabirds.

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