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Western Australian poultry farms locked down as second wild bird dies from H5N1 bird flu

Australia has confirmed two cases of H5N1 bird flu in wild seabirds found near Esperance in Western Australia. In response, Inghams has implemented a lockdown of its operations across the state. The virus has now reached every continent.

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A second case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a wild bird in southern Western Australia.

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  1. Western Australian Poultry Farms Lock Down After Second H5N1 Case

    Australia has confirmed two cases of H5N1 bird flu in wild seabirds found near Esperance in Western Australia. In response, Inghams has implemented a lockdown of its operations across the state. The virus has now reached every continent.

    What's confirmed:

    • The H5N1 bird flu virus has reached every continent.
    • Two wild seabirds found near Esperance in Western Australia tested positive for H5N1.
    • The confirmed cases include a brown skua and a giant petrel.
    • Inghams has locked down its poultry operations in Western Australia.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Dead birds washing up on the South Australian coast may be tested for H5N1.
    • Thousands of baby seals died on two remote sub-Antarctic islands.
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