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New Bird Flu Case Detected in NSW
Authorities say enhanced surveillance has found 15 H5 detections nationwide, with no cases in poultry or native birds in NSW.
- A second case of H5 high pathogenicity avian influenza was confirmed in a giant petrel found at Bennetts Beach, Hawks Nest, after a member of the public reported the deceased bird.
- Testing at CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness confirmed the positive detection, which follows an earlier confirmed case in a wild migratory seabird in the region earlier this month.
- Roughly 500 additional staff have converged on the Hunter region to monitor populations, while officials confirm no H5 detections in commercial poultry flocks or native birds across New South Wales.
- Acting Minister for Agriculture Yasmin Catley said the detection demonstrates the government's surveillance program is working, while Australian Chief Veterinary Officer Beth Cookson emphasized the low risk to human health.
- If you encounter a suspected sick bird, avoid contact and report it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 as state monitoring continues.
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