H5N1 bird flu reaches second Australian state; PNG bans poultry imports (opens original article in a new tab)

H5N1 bird flu confirmed in South Australia, prompting Papua New Guinea to ban poultry imports from Australia, with authorities stating no human threat and poultry meat remains safe to eat.

• H5N1 bird flu confirmed in second Australian state, South Australia
• Papua New Guinea bans poultry imports from Australia due to bird flu concerns
• Australian authorities state no human threat from bird flu and confirm poultry meat is safe to eat
• Australia's poultry sector remains free of bird flu despite the ban by Papua New Guinea