Bird Flu Cases Rise in New South Wales as Pet Owners Face New Warnings

New Cases Found

Health authorities have identified a wave of new bird flu cases in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions of Australia. Additional cases of the virus have also been detected further north in Sydney's south and east.

Official Warnings

Following the spread of the virus to new areas, pet owners across the affected regions have been issued direct warnings to stay alert. Meanwhile, authorities in the Northern Territory have culled 5,500 feral pigs as part of proactive steps to fight the looming threat of the virus. Officials warn that large populations of feral pigs in wetlands are raising major fears about the further spread of bird flu.