Australia Confirms Fourth H5 Avian Flu Case in Wild Birds; Fifth Suspected
Australian authorities have confirmed a fourth wild bird infected with the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza strain. A fifth suspected case is under investigation pending laboratory results.
Australia has confirmed a fourth case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in wild birds. The strain, known for causing severe outbreaks in poultry, has been detected in a new wild bird sample.
Authorities are currently investigating a fifth suspected case. Confirmatory laboratory testing is underway to determine whether it is another H5N1 infection. No further details on the locations or species have been released.
Source: First Squawk