South Australia declares local H5N1 transmission after detecting cases in seabirds
South Australia declared local H5N1 transmission Wednesday after detecting 11 cases in greater crested terns, a species that does not migrate internationally. Seven detections occurred on the south-east coast and four on Kangaroo Island. Federal Agriculture Minister Julie Collins warned further spread in local wildlife populations is expected, threatening endangered sea lions and marine mammals susceptible to the deadly virus.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 03:29 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 03:30 UTC
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