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Bird Flu Spreads to Mammals in SA | Adelaide News
Another long-nosed fur seal near Kangaroo Island has tested positive for H5 bird flu, pushing South Australia’s confirmed events to 195 — a worrying spike just days after the first mammal case. Officials are investigating ten new suspected cases across seabirds, magpies, and penguins, with CSIRO racing to analyze samples. While no poultry or livestock infections have been found and human risk remains low, authorities urge caution around sick or dead animals and encourage reporting any sightings. A community meeting is set for Port MacDonnell later this week as officials ramp up surveillance…
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