Australia confirms first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds
The first mass mortality event in Australia from H5 bird flu has occurred in a large group of native seabirds in the state of South Australia, the federal government said on Monday.
Australia has confirmed its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds, according to the federal government. The virus was detected in a large group of sick and dead birds near Cape Jaffa in South Australia through laboratory testing by the country's national science agency. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins expressed concern over the development, stating that more wildlife is expected to be affected as the spread of the virus is likely to increase. Since the virus first appeared in Australia in June, a total of 74 cases have been recorded.
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