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Breaking: Seven new suspected H5 bird flu cases detected in SA

Breaking: Seven new suspected H5 bird flu cases detected in SA
ABC Australia Monday 27 July 2026, 01:28 UTC By Josephine Lim 1 min read
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Seven new suspected cases of H5 bird flu detected in South Australia Posted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 11:28am South Australia has recorded seven new suspected cases of H5 bird flu, including five detections at the same site over two days. Federal Agricultural Minister Julie Collins said the greater crested terns have been sent to CSIRO laboratory in Geelong to determine if there has been local transmission. Australia has recorded 20 confirmed cases of the strain so far.

Seven new suspected cases of H5 bird flu detected in South Australia Posted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 11:28am South Australia has recorded seven new suspected cases of H5 bird flu, including five detections at the same site over two days. Federal Agricultural Minister Julie Collins said the greater crested terns have been sent to CSIRO laboratory in Geelong to determine if there has been local transmission. Australia has recorded 20 confirmed cases of the strain so far. SA authorities are expected to provide an update at 11:30am ACST. Loading
SA Seven (ORG) South Australia (LOCATION) 11:28am South Australia (ORG) Julie Collins (PERSON) CSIRO (ORG) Geelong (LOCATION) Australia (LOCATION) SA (ORG)
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