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Australia confirms first mainland H5N1 cases in migratory seabirds near Esperance Western Australia
Reuters··24 Jun
Reuters reported authorities ramped up surveillance after two highly pathogenic cases ended Australia's status as the only continent without mainland bird flu, with Papua New Guinea suspending poultry imports as South Australia tests additional dead birds.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Bird flu surveillance may affect poultry trade regionally.
- Report sick or dead birds to local authorities promptly.
- Biosecurity measures could tighten at farms nationwide.
What's Happening
- First mainland H5N1 cases were confirmed in Australia.
- Papua New Guinea banned Australian poultry imports.
- South Australia reported an additional positive case.
Detection Timeline
- Cases were found near Esperance in Western Australia.
- Virus was earlier detected on Heard Island in 2025.
- 11 samples are under testing from recent bird reports.
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