Breaking: Seven new suspected H5 bird flu cases detected in SA
Seven new suspected cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in South Australia, with five detections at the same site over two days. The greater crested terns have been sent to a laboratory to determine if there has been local transmission. Australia has recorded 20 confirmed cases of the strain so far, with SA authorities expected to provide an update soon.
- ▪Seven new suspected cases of H5 bird flu have been detected in South Australia.
- ▪The suspected cases include five detections at the same site over two days.
- ▪Australia has recorded 20 confirmed cases of the H5 bird flu strain so far.
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Seven new suspected cases of H5 bird flu detected in South AustraliaJBy Josephine LimTopic:BirdsPosted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 11:28amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 11:28amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 11:28amA flock of greater crested terns in South Australia's south east. (Supplied: Heather Burdon)abc.net.au/news/seven-suspected-h5-bird-flu-cases-in-sa/106961794Link copiedShareShare articleSouth Australia has recorded seven new suspected cases of H5 bird flu, including five detections at the same site over two days.Federal Agricultural Minister Julie Collins said the greater crested terns have been sent to CSIRO laboratory in Geelong to determine if there has been local transmission.Australia has recorded 20 confirmed cases of the strain so far.SA authorities are expected to provide an update at 11:30am…
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