Third Australian case of H5 bird flu confirmed in SA, another suspected in WA | ABC NEWS

A third case of the deadly H5 bird flu strain was confirmed for Australia when a giant petrel returned a positive test in South Australia.
Authorities had already confirmed two positive cases in Western Australia, while another suspected case awaits confirmation.
It came as Papua New Guinea reversed its ban on Australian poultry and egg imports, which was imposed after the virus was detected.
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