Suspect bird flu case triggers statewide alert | 7NEWS
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A giant petrel found ill at Bennetts Beach near Hawks Nest, north of Newcastle, is being tested for H5 bird flu, with results expected as early as tomorrow. If confirmed, it would be the sixth case on Australian shores in under two weeks, triggering a massive statewide surveillance response including drone monitoring of a 14-kilometre stretch of coastline. The state's billion-dollar poultry industry is on high alert, with a 500-strong response team ready to deploy, while authorities urge anyone spotting ill or dead birds to report them immediately. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/
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