Bird Flu Spreads Among Seabirds in Australia | Australia News

Bird flu H5 is spreading among migratory seabirds across Australia, with five confirmed cases — three in Western Australia involving giant petrels and a brown skua, plus one in South Australia — raising alarms as these birds may be traveling from Antarctica. While no poultry or human health risks have been detected, officials are ramping up surveillance and urging the public to report sick or dead birds without handling them. Despite a negative test in Victoria, authorities remain vigilant, acknowledging the strain’s global reach and potential for wider impact, while political leaders express confidence in Australia’s prepared response. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/35e52818a03f0445