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Sydney reports first confirmed case of H5N1 bird flu
The first confirmed case of the H5N1 bird flu strain in Sydney, Australia, has been reported. New South Wales Agriculture Minister Tara Moraitis announced that the virus was detected in a Greater Crested Tern found at Northern Beaches in late August.
This marks the first confirmed case in Sydney since the dangerous strain reached mainland Australia in June. While the detection in a seabird is significant, the NSW government stated that no cases have been found in commercial poultry, captive birds, or livestock within the state.
Federal data indicates there have been 468 confirmed H5N1 cases across Australia as of Wednesday, with 20 of those occurring in New South Wales. Authorities have advised residents with pet birds or poultry to avoid contact with wild birds, and dog owners to ensure pets do not consume dead animals or chase wild birds.
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New South Wales · Northern Beaches · Sydney · Tara Moraitis · World Health Organization
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The first confirmed case of the H5N1 bird flu strain in Sydney was detected in a Greater Crested Tern at Northern Beaches in late August. samacharnama.com · www.newsnationtv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] No cases of H5N1 have been found in commercial poultry flocks, captive birds, or livestock in New South Wales. samacharnama.com · www.newsnationtv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] There have been 468 confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu across Australia as of Wednesday. samacharnama.com · www.newsnationtv.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] 20 of the confirmed H5N1 cases are located in New South Wales. samacharnama.com · www.newsnationtv.com