H5 bird flu detected in second Australia state
Scientists detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in South Australia, raising concerns but not surprise given its global spread via migratory birds.
- Australia
- AFP
- Published Date: 09:32 | 24 June 2026
Scientists have detected the highly contagious H5 bird flu strain in a second Australian state, the nation's agriculture minister said on Wednesday.
"This is obviously concerning, but given the spread of H5 globally it is not unexpected that other migratory birds may have arrived at other locations across the Australian coastline," Agriculture Minister Julie Collins told reporters, revealing the discovery in South Australia state.
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