Local Transmission of H5N1 Declared as Alarm Sounds for Local Birds, Sea Lions The detection of 11 greater crested terns testing positive for the H5N1 virus in South Australia is a disturbing milestone in the spread of this deadly avian flu.
The warning signs have been there – but will authorities act swiftly enough to mitigate the impending disaster?
Australia's unique fauna, which has evolved in isolation for millions of years, makes its ecosystem particularly vulnerable to the highly contagious and deadly H5N1 variant.