Second case of H5 bird flu detected on South Australian coast
South Australia has recorded its second confirmed detection of H5 bird flu, in a giant petrel found on the state’s Yorke Peninsula.
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Second case of H5 bird flu confirmed in SA, as authorities test two further suspected casesTopic:Avian InfluenzaWed 8 Jul 2026 at 4:14pmWed 8 Jul 2026 at 4:14pmWed 8 Jul 2026 at 4:14pmClare Scriven says the second confirmed case of H5 bird flu was detected in a giant petrel collected from Hardwicke Bay. (ABC News: Daniel Taylor)In short: A second case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in South Australia, this time on the state's Yorke Peninsula.Bird flu has not been detected in commercial poultry or any non-migratory wild birds in SA, nor has it become established in any part of Australia.What's next: Authorities are testing two additional cases.
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