New H5 bird flu cases detected in Merimbula and Narooma
New cases of the H5 bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns and a giant petrel on the New South Wales far south coast. The government is shifting to an 'events' based reporting system and increasing surveillance to manage the outbreak.
Why it matters
The spread of avian influenza poses risks to local wildlife and highlights the challenges of managing zoonotic diseases in coastal ecosystems.
More greater crested terns have contracted bird flu in NSW. ( ABC News: Carl Saville )
Eight new cases of H5 bird flu have been detected on the NSW far south coast.
The NSW government will no longer list individual cases and instead move to a new reporting system of "events".
Biosecurity signs have been installed beaches in Merimbula, reminding the public to keep away from wildlife.
Link copied Share Share article New cases of the deadly H5 bird flu strain on the New South Wales far south coast have "gutted" locals who fear more birds could fall victim to the disease.
The state government has confirmed eight positive detections, three in greater crested terns and a giant petrel in Narooma and four in greater crested terns in Merimbula.
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