Australia confirms first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu
A mass mortality event involving native seabirds in South Australia has been linked to the H5 bird flu virus. Experts are monitoring the situation closely, though there have been no reports of the virus impacting commercial poultry flocks.
Why it matters
This event marks a critical escalation in the spread of avian influenza within Australia, raising concerns for biodiversity.
The first mass mortality event in Australia from H5 bird flu has occurred in a large group of native seabirds in the state of South Australia.
Recent tests carried out by Australia's national science agency confirmed the virus was present in the group of sick and dead birds near the town of Cape Jaffa - and experts have raised concerns.
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