Three Additional H5 Bird Flu Events On NSW South Coast
The New South Wales government has reported three additional H5 bird flu detections in wild birds, bringing the state total to 25. Officials emphasize that the risk to humans remains low and that the virus has not been detected in commercial poultry.
Why it matters
Ongoing surveillance is critical for preventing the spread of avian influenza to commercial livestock and protecting public health.
The NSW Government is responding to three new events of H5 bird flu after samples were taken from Greater crested terns at Batemans Bay and Broulee and a Silver gull in Eden. A number of Greater crested terns have also tested positive but are additions to existing events.
Surveillance is continuing across the state so we can detect any further cases early.
These new events bring NSW to a total of 25 H5 bird flu events.
Given the spread of bird flu across Australia, NSW now reports detections under the nationally consistent event system, where a single investigation may involve one or more birds and considers factors such as location, timing, species and other findings.
A national surveillance plan is in operation to monitor for any further detections and facilitate rapid, coordinated response.
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