Dead birds to be tested for H5N1 bird flu after washing up on SA coast

In South Australia, authorities are investigating two dead seabirds that washed up near the coast, sending them for H5N1 bird flu tests after the nation confirmed its first cases of the deadly variant this week. This development is significant as it underscores the potential spread of the virus across Australia, raising concerns among wildlife experts and prompting further monitoring of avian health. The results could inform broader public health measures to protect both wildlife and potentially human populations from the virus.