The Beachport seal is one animal – for now. But this virus has already shown us what can happen next. Australia should use that warning while we still have time.
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Even with bird flu circulating in Australia, the risk to humans is low. But some groups are still at increased risk.
The confirmation of the bird flu virus in a brown skua appears to be a single detection. Ongoing surveillance will be essential to detect any further cases.
The arrival of the H5N1 strain may threaten our most vulnerable species.
Bird flu returns to Cambodia after decade-long lull.
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Distinguished Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Public Health, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
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