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Sam McKeith and Rachel Ward

Bird flu outbreak gone but virus threats remain

An outbreak of avian flu in NSW has been eradicated, with restrictions on poultry producers lifted. (Cathy Parker/AAP PHOTOS)

Egg and poultry producers hit by a potentially devastating avian flu strain have had emergency rules lifted after the virus was eradicated.

However, an infectious disease expert has warned Australians to remain on high alert as a more virulent strain of the virus, potentially lethal to humans, remains active globally.

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