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Australia ramps up bird flu testing as second state reports case

Australian authorities have expanded surveillance and testing of livestock and wildlife following H5N1 bird flu detections. The virus has been confirmed in two states, including South Australia. Papua New Guinea has responded by blocking poultry imports from Australia.

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The virus has now been detected in a second Australian state, triggering increased national surveillance.

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  1. Australia Increases Bird Flu Testing as H5N1 Spreads to Second State

    Australian authorities have expanded surveillance and testing of livestock and wildlife following H5N1 bird flu detections. The virus has been confirmed in two states, including South Australia. Papua New Guinea has responded by blocking poultry imports from Australia.

    What's confirmed:

    • The highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in two Australian states.
    • South Australia has reported a case of the virus.
    • Australian authorities increased testing and surveillance of wildlife and livestock on Wednesday, June 24.
    • Papua New Guinea has blocked poultry imports from Australia.
    • H5N1 bird flu has reached every continent.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • An additional case is suspected in Western Australia, which could bring the total number of infections to four.
    • H5N1 was discovered in wild birds in Western Australia, leading to poultry farm lockdowns.
    confidence 90%