Bird Flu Detected At Dolphin Point
A second case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in an Australian tern at Dolphin Point in the Shoalhaven region. Local authorities have installed biosecurity signage and are urging the public to remain vigilant and avoid contact with sick or dead wildlife.
Why it matters
The detection of avian influenza in wild bird populations poses a potential risk to local biodiversity and requires public health awareness.
A second case of bird flu has been detected in the Shoalhaven with Council advised that the H5 bird flu has been detected in an Australian tern at Dolphin Point.
As a precaution, biosecurity signs are being installed at Dolphin Point. The area remains open, with visitors encouraged to keep dogs on a lead, supervise children and avoid contact with sick or dead birds.
Acting Mayor Peter Wilkins said the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is leading the response to any detection of H5 bird flu in NSW.
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