Seven suspected new bird flu cases are ‘evidence of spread’ into Australian wildlife, experts warn

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In South Australia, seven suspected cases of deadly H5 bird flu have been detected among local seabird populations. Experts warn this indicates the spread of the virus into Australian wildlife, with discoveries across the Limestone Coast including Cape Jaffa and Port MacDonald.

BirdLife Australia says discoveries of sick and dead local seabirds in South Australia show outbreak is ‘taking hold’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast South Australia has reported seven new suspected cases of deadly H5 bird flu, with experts warning it could be a sign the disease has begun spreading through local bird populations. All seven birds are greater crested terns – a common local seabird – and were found on the Limestone Coast in south-eastern SA, with one found at Cape Jaffa, five around Southend Jetty near Beachport and one at Port MacDonald, just over 20km from the Victorian border. Continue reading...