Second Bird Flu Case Confirmed in South Australia

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South Australia confirmed its second H5 bird flu case on the Yorke Peninsula.
A giant petrel found at Hardwicke Bay tested positive for a low viral load.
Authorities are testing two other suspected cases and urge vigilance.

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South Australia confirmed its second H5 bird flu case on the Yorke Peninsula. A giant petrel found at Hardwicke Bay tested positive for a low viral load. Authorities are testing two other suspected cases and urge vigilance.

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South Australia has confirmed its second H5 bird flu detection in a giant petrel found on the Yorke Peninsula. Two additional suspected cases are under investigation, with samples sent for analysis. The government urges vigilance and reports of sick or dead birds, emphasizing no detection in commercial poultry or non-migratory wild birds.

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