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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Lisa Cox and Graham Readfearn

Bird flu confirmed in South Australia as infected petrel brings deadly H5N1 cases to three

A veterinarian in protective coveralls, hood, mask and black gloves examines a dead black bird on a blue mat
A dead brown skua was among the first cases of bird flu in Australia confirmed since Saturday, with a petrel in South Australia becoming the latest animal to test positive on Wednesday. Photograph: Lori-Ann Shibish/Esperance Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary/Reuters

Deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in two Australian states after a migratory seabird tested positive for the disease in South Australia.

Western Australia also has another suspected positive case, in a southern giant petrel, found dead in the Quindalup region in the state’s south west.

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