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H5N1
240,000 Birds to Be Culled In Emergency Response in NSW
A biosecurity ‘emergency’ plan has been activated. NSW Premier Chris Minns said there is ‘no reason to panic.’
Bird Flu ‘Not a Food Safety Concern’: Food Safety Regulator
There is no evidence showing the virus can be transmitted via properly cooked chicken and eggs, according to Food Standards Australia New Zealand.
Bird Flu a Reminder to Put up Safeguards Against ‘Threat of a Future Pandemic’: Professor
‘It is not a matter of ’if‘ but ’when‘ the next pandemic occurs,’ the New Zealand COVID-19 Royal Commission inquiry chair said.
Human Case of Bird Flu in Australia Was Sent to the WHO for Detection
Influenza A samples were sent to the WHO for ‘further characterisation’ as part of a batch.
Is Gain-of-Function Responsible for the Bird Flu Jump to Cows and Humans?
Certain types of bird flu viruses that typically spread among birds are now causing infections in cows and humans in Western countries.
US Restricts Poultry Imports From Australian State Following Bird Flu Outbreak
This follows the bird flu being discovered on two Victorian properties.
Bird Flu Likely Candidate for ‘Next Pandemic’: Australian Professor
This comes less than a week before the WHO meet to discuss the pandemic treaty.
Bird Flu Found at 2 More Poultry Farms in Victoria and Western Australia
Control orders have been implemented at the Victorian farm, restricting movement of poultry, equipment, and vehicles.
Influenza Vaccine Pushed After Bird Flu Detected in Victoria
The first human case of H5N1 avian flu was reported in Victoria, but there is no evidence of transmission within the state.
Bird Flu Outbreak Sparks Mass Cull of Farmed Chickens
‘This is the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia.’
Chinese Regime Confirms Two New Cases of Bird Flu
The Chinese Ministry of Health on Monday reported that there were two new human cases of the highly contagious H5N1 bird flu in southwestern China, state-run media reported this weekend.
