Disease authorities say there is potential for the arrival of a bird flu strain that has already been detected in Asia and Antarctica.
The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness says the H5N1 strain has been detected to Australia's north and south.Australian disease authorities are looking to the north and south of the country as they prepare for an outbreak of a bird flu strain that has caused a global animal pandemic.It has crossed into wild animal species and livestock in other countries — including dairy herds in the United States.
But authorities said birds from Asia that came into contact with infected migratory birds could bring the virus to Australia. The cases were "concerning" because of the potential to cause severe disease and wider outbreaks, the centre said in a statement.
Debbie Eagles Centers For Disease Control And Prevention CDCP H5N1 Virus Bid Flu Avian Influenza Human Cases Poultry Cattle Dairy Surveillance Frank Wong Colorado Public Health Department
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