Australia ramps up bird flu surveillance, testing after first mainland cases reported (opens original article in a new tab)

Australia increases bird flu surveillance and testing after first mainland cases reported in Western Australia, with South Australia conducting ground and drone surveys and testing of birds.

• Australia tests bird flu after first mainland cases reported in Western Australia
• South Australia increases surveillance and testing for avian influenza following dead seabirds and a pelican found
• No confirmed cases in South Australia, but authorities investigate sick or dead birds and alert public if positive