São Paulo Confirms Second Wild Bird Flu Case of 2026
São Paulo confirmed its second avian influenza case of 2026 in a wild irerê duck at Ibirapuera park, but officials say it's isolated, with no export embargo or change to Brazil's sanitary status. The post São Paulo Confirms Second Wild Bird Flu Case of 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .
On 7 August 2026, a wild duck discovered in Ibirapuera Park, São Paulo, tested positive for avian influenza subtype H5N1. This is the second avian flu case reported in the state of São Paulo in 2026. The duck, which belongs to a species common in South America, was found in a pond near the park's main entrance. The bird was euthanized to prevent any potential spread, but there is no risk to other wildlife or park visitors, as officials consider the risk minimal.
No commercial poultry is within 10 km of the detection site, and there will be no embargo on Brazilian poultry exports. The state's agriculture secretariat confirmed the case on 8 August 2026, stating that it is isolated and does not affect Brazil's sanitary status before the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH). The secretariat has increased monitoring of waterfowl in the park but emphasizes that the risk to humans remains very low.
Local officials have posted signs advising visitors not to feed or approach wild birds. The detection has been reported to national authorities and the WOAH, but there are no plans for further restrictions. The state government reassures the public that the risk to human health from this isolated case is negligible.
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