Smart Traveller website issues bird flu warning to Aussies heading overseas
4 months, 1 week ago

Smart Traveller website issues bird flu warning to Aussies heading overseas

Daily Mail  

The Australian government has issued a warning to travellers over bird flu outbreak concerns. Strains of Avian influenza, known as the bird flu, are circulating across the globe, with government website Smart Traveller warning of outbreaks in Europe, North and South America and Asia. The virus typically affects birds but can also infect animals, which can then lead to the virus being spread to humans There is no vaccine for the virus, however the influenza vaccine is 'important to stop avian influenza from becoming a bigger threat to humans', with travellers advised to ensure influenza vaccines are up to date. Travellers have also been urged to minimise contact with animals in areas affected by the bird flu, avoid contact with dead or sick animals, and avoid poultry farms and live bird 'wet' markets. The Australian government has issued a warning to travellers over bird flu outbreak concerns 'If you feel unwell while travelling back to Australia, tell a crew member or airport staff.

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We're Pandemic Experts. Here's What Worries Us Most About Bird Flu.
1 month ago

We're Pandemic Experts. Here's What Worries Us Most About Bird Flu.

Huff Post  

Jonathan R. Beckerman via Getty Images Experts are concerned for farm workers who are most likely to get sick from bird flu. you might be able to give the H5N1 virus genes that make it more virulent in people or that make it possible to transmit more easily from person to person, and that’s definitely something we want to prevent.” …

Health Experts Warn of Bird Flu's Pandemic Threat
1 month ago

Health Experts Warn of Bird Flu's Pandemic Threat

Deccan Chronicle  

Paris: Health experts have been sounding the alarm about the potential pandemic threat posed by bird flu, which has been showing signs of mutating as it spreads among cows and infects people in the United States. The deadly bird flu variant H5N1 first emerged in China in 1996, but over the last four years it has sp More than 300 …

Wastewater, infectious diseases and bird flu: what awaits the new Centre for Disease Control
2 months, 1 week ago

Wastewater, infectious diseases and bird flu: what awaits the new Centre for Disease Control

ABC  

Amid growing warnings of more pandemics, the Australian government will create a permanent centre to monitor and respond to public health risks like COVID-19. Australians unlikely to accept lockdowns again, independent COVID review says Photo shows People queue while wearing masks Australia's COVID-19 response frayed after early successes, damaging the public's trust, a federal government review has found. Health Minister …

Federal government announces $95m preparedness fund in case of deadly H5N1 bird flu arriving in Australia
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Federal government announces $95m preparedness fund in case of deadly H5N1 bird flu arriving in Australia

ABC  

The looming arrival of a deadly strain of bird flu in Australia has prompted the federal government to set up a $95 million preparation fund as part of a swathe of biosecurity and environmental measures. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins said the H5N1 strain of avian influenza "presents a real and significant threat to Australia's agriculture sector". Why scientists fear havoc …

Australia and New Zealand Brace for Bird Flu Threat: A Global Threat
3 months ago

Australia and New Zealand Brace for Bird Flu Threat: A Global Threat

The Hindu  

Australia and New Zealand brace for a looming bird flu threat. The region, currently free of the H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b avian influenza, is at risk of its arrival due to its geographic isolation and the migration patterns of birds. The virus has reached Indonesia and Antarctica in recent years, posing a potential threat to the region's ecosystems and agricultural industry. …

Bird flu outbreak worries Australia
5 months, 1 week ago

Bird flu outbreak worries Australia

China Daily  

With eggs in short supply and avian influenza spreading across Australian farms, the outbreak has the country on edge. "The bird flu situation in Australia is increasingly alarming, particularly due to the threat posed by the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 strain, which has not yet reached the continent," said associate professor Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam, a molecular virologist with the …

Australia hit by bird flu outbreak of highly pathogenic strain
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia hit by bird flu outbreak of highly pathogenic strain

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A person holds a test tube labelled "Bird Flu", in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. "The bird flu situation in Australia is increasingly alarming, particularly due to the threat posed by the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 strain, which has not yet reached the continent," said associate professor Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam, a molecular virologist with the Jeffrey …

Australia is aiming to eradicate bird flu. This is how scientists are tracking and tracing the outbreak
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia is aiming to eradicate bird flu. This is how scientists are tracking and tracing the outbreak

ABC  

It's a nerve-wracking wait for answers. "We've had a big upturn in the number of samples coming in for avian influenza testing," veterinary virologist Dr Andrew Read told 7.30. "By comparing the viruses' genetic code, we can see the three strains causing the three outbreaks are not closely related but are more closely related to low pathogenic strains known to …

Australia is in the grip of an unprecedented bird flu outbreak
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia is in the grip of an unprecedented bird flu outbreak

ABC  

TOM HARTLEY, REPORTER: In a quarantine zone outside Canberra, there’s been a biosecurity scare. TOM HARTLEY: We’re in the grip of a devastating avian flu outbreak, with multiple strains across Australia’s east coast and there’s an urgent fight to keep it contained. TOM HARTLEY: The H7 strains have been traced to Australia's wild bird population, namely ducks and responsible for …

Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness warns of potential arrival of H5N1 bird flu strain
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness warns of potential arrival of H5N1 bird flu strain

ABC  

Australian disease authorities are looking to the north and south of the country as they prepare for an outbreak of a bird flu strain that has caused a global animal pandemic. Closing in on Australia Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness senior research scientist Frank Wong said northern Australia's remoteness could pose surveillance challenges. Australia was not on the flight paths …

Grim reality for businesses left to pick up the pieces after bird flu outbreak
6 months, 1 week ago

Grim reality for businesses left to pick up the pieces after bird flu outbreak

ABC  

As Victorian farmers continue to battle the nation's largest-ever outbreak of bird flu, the business owners who have lost their poultry are facing a grim recovery period. Linda Fahy, Agriculture Victoria's regional manager for animal health and wellbeing for south-west Victoria, said compensation for livestock losses was available for farmers who were required to cull animals due to emergency diseases. …

Former director of the CDC predicts the next pandemic will be from bird flu
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Former director of the CDC predicts the next pandemic will be from bird flu

The Independent  

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World Health Organization confirms Australia's first human case of H5N1 bird flu likely came from India
7 months ago

World Health Organization confirms Australia's first human case of H5N1 bird flu likely came from India

ABC  

In short: The WHO has confirmed Australia's first human case of the H5N1 strain of bird flu was contracted by a child who had travelled to India last month. The WHO has confirmed Australia's first human case of the H5N1 strain of bird flu was contracted by a child who had travelled to India last month. The World Health Organization …

Centre directs states/UTs to keep vigil on avian influenza, wants regular health check
7 months, 1 week ago

Centre directs states/UTs to keep vigil on avian influenza, wants regular health check

Live Mint  

Four states reported outbreaks of Avian Influenza or bird flu, prompting the Union government to direct all states and union territoris to be vigilant about any unusual bird deaths. It has also asked them to strengthen biosecurity measures in all poultries, maintain enhanced surveillance in wet markets and urged strict and timely reporting of Severe Acute Respiratory Infection cases. Enhanced …

Bird flu Australia: The symptoms you need to watch out for after first human ever in Australia is diagnosed with worrying virus
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bird flu Australia: The symptoms you need to watch out for after first human ever in Australia is diagnosed with worrying virus

Daily Mail  

After Australia recorded its first human case of a bird flu strain that's been spreading globally, Aussies are being warned about the symptoms they need to be aware of. 'This is the first human case of H5N1 avian influenza in Australia,' Dr Clare Looker said. Symptoms of H5N1 infection may include fever, cough, headache, aching muscles and respiratory symptoms 'The …

What is bird flu and what do we know about the two strains detected in Victoria?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What is bird flu and what do we know about the two strains detected in Victoria?

ABC  

Two different strains of avian influenza — also known as "bird flu" — have been detected in Victoria. The transmission of avian influenza from birds or animals to humans is "very rare," Victoria's Department of Health said in a statement. Clare Looker, Victoria's chief health officer, said the avian influenza was "much less transmissible" than the seasonal flu and she …

Authorities on alert after low-risk bird flu case detected on West Australian chicken farm
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Authorities on alert after low-risk bird flu case detected on West Australian chicken farm

ABC  

In short: A low-pathogenic case of bird flu has been detected on a poultry farm in WA's South West. A mixed poultry farm in Western Australia's South West has been placed under a pest control notice after a low pathogenic strain of avian influenza was detected. We do know H9 low pathogenic strains occur in wild birds," Dr Webb said. …

Australia confirms first human case of bird flu
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia confirms first human case of bird flu

India Today  

Australia has confirmed its first human case of avian influenza in a child who may have been "infected by the virus in India" but has now since fully recovered. "This is the first confirmed human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Australia," said Dr Claire Looker, Victoria's chief health officer, in a statement. NEW STRAIN OF BIRD FLU IN …

Bird flu strain H7N3 detected on Victorian farm, hundreds of thousands of chickens euthanased
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Bird flu strain H7N3 detected on Victorian farm, hundreds of thousands of chickens euthanased

ABC  

In short: Avian influenza has been detected at an egg farm in Victoria, leading to hundreds of thousands of chickens being euthanased. The confirmation comes amid fears of a global bird flu outbreak following the widespread detection of the H5N1 strain overseas. Victorian Chief Veterinary Officer Graeme Cooke said avian influenza was present in Australian wild birds and "from time …

A strain of bird flu has caused 'mass mortality events' on every continent but Australia. Scientists say an outbreak is inevitable
7 months, 3 weeks ago

A strain of bird flu has caused 'mass mortality events' on every continent but Australia. Scientists say an outbreak is inevitable

ABC  

A deadly strain of avian influenza has breached the fragile ecosystem of the world's most remote continent. “It was quite devastating, every couple of metres you’re finding another dead bird," Federation University Australia researcher Dr Meagan Dewar told 7.30. A mutated strain of the virus we know as "bird flu" had penetrated the world's most remote continent. "We do know …

Human cases of bird flu 'an enormous concern': WHO
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Human cases of bird flu 'an enormous concern': WHO

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization voiced alarm Thursday at the growing spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans, who face an "extraordinarily high" mortality rate. "This remains I think an enormous concern," the UN health agency's chief scientist Jeremy Farrar told reporters in Geneva. But in the hundreds of cases where humans have been infected through contact with …

Fresh bird flu pandemic fears as WHO warns outbreak is of 'enormous concern' and would have 'extraordinarily high' death rates
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Fresh bird flu pandemic fears as WHO warns outbreak is of 'enormous concern' and would have 'extraordinarily high' death rates

Daily Mail  

The increasing spread of bird flu to humans is an 'enormous concern', the World Health Organization has warned. Experts at the World Health Organization said the strain humans face an 'extraordinarily high' mortality rate if it were to take hold, currently killing more than half of those infected. Jeremy Farrar, the UN health agency's chief scientist, said: 'This remains I …

WHO Voices Alarm At Rising Bird Flu Cases, Calls It 'Enormous Concern'
8 months, 3 weeks ago

WHO Voices Alarm At Rising Bird Flu Cases, Calls It 'Enormous Concern'

News 18  

The World Health Organization voiced alarm Thursday at the growing spread of H5N1 bird flu to new species, including humans, who face an “extraordinarily high” mortality rate. “This remains I think an enormous concern,” the UN health agency’s chief scientist Jeremy Farrar told reporters in Geneva. But in the hundreds of cases where humans have been infected through contact with …

Bird Flu Scare: Govt Checks Virus Strains Circulating in India, Poultry Lobby Finds No Unusual Trend
9 months ago

Bird Flu Scare: Govt Checks Virus Strains Circulating in India, Poultry Lobby Finds No Unusual Trend

News 18  

India has begun monitoring virus strains amid the looming scare of bird flu globally, especially in the United States. “However, at present, it is the time when these birds leave India, reducing the likelihood of acquiring new infections.” Dhanda, who is also the president of Unnat Group engaged in the poultry feed and equipment business, stated that the association has …

You Don't Need to Worry About A Bird Flu Pandemic Just Yet
9 months ago

You Don't Need to Worry About A Bird Flu Pandemic Just Yet

The Quint  

A bird flu outbreak was confirmed in Kerala's Alappuzha, after ducks in two districts tested positive for it. This comes days after a dairy farm worker in Texas tested positive for the H5N1 virus - the first time that avian flu has transmitted to humans from cattle. "It has the potential to cause a pandemic that is 100 times worse …

Brazil declares 180-day animal health emergency amid avian flu cases in wild birds
1 year, 7 months ago

Brazil declares 180-day animal health emergency amid avian flu cases in wild birds

The Hindu  

Brazil on Monday declared a state of animal health emergency for 180 days in response to the country's first-ever detection of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in wild birds, in a document signed by Agriculture Minister Carlos Favaro. Infection by the H5N1 subtype of avian flu in wild birds does not trigger trade bans, based on guidelines of the …

Bird flu: ‘Very rare’ case detected in person in southwest England
3 years ago

Bird flu: ‘Very rare’ case detected in person in southwest England

The Independent  

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Australians vaccinated against coronavirus could be allowed to travel overseas and return home without hotel quarantine
3 years, 8 months ago

Australians vaccinated against coronavirus could be allowed to travel overseas and return home without hotel quarantine

ABC  

The Prime Minister has flagged allowing Australians to travel overseas and return home, without going into hotel quarantine, if they are vaccinated against COVID-19. Key points: Scott Morrison says people would be permitted to travel for "essential reasons" such as business, medical reasons, important family events and funerals He says vaccinated people would still need to quarantine but may be …

Bird flu won’t scare away avid birders
3 years, 11 months ago

Bird flu won’t scare away avid birders

Hindustan Times  

Birdwatching has gained popularity over the last year as Nature took centrestage amid the lockdown. Even the recent bird flu outbreak hasn’t significantly dented the enthusiasm of bird watchers, who are also taking precautionary measures. Abhishek Gulshan, nature educator and founder Ninox - Owl about Nature, which conducts nature walks and workshops says, “We’re still conducting walks. The motive is …

Bird Flu Scare Reaches Delhi as Over 100 Crows Fall Dead; Govt Doctors Rush to Spot
4 years ago

Bird Flu Scare Reaches Delhi as Over 100 Crows Fall Dead; Govt Doctors Rush to Spot

News 18  

The sudden death of over 100 crows in the national capital has stirred panic in Delhi’s Mayur Vihar Phase III region amid a nationwide bird flu scare. The dreaded bird flu or Avian Influenza has been confirmed only in Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh so far, but all states have sounded alarm bells as a precautionary measure. The …

Bird Flu: Centre issues advisory, asks states to step up vigil amid suspected spread of avian influenza virus
4 years ago

Bird Flu: Centre issues advisory, asks states to step up vigil amid suspected spread of avian influenza virus

Firstpost  

States have been asked to take up surveillance and monitoring of birds for any signs of the disease and take appropriate measures for controlling it on priority New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday said Avian Influenza, or the bird flu outbreak, has been reported at 12 epicentres in four states — Kerala, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh — and …

UP doctor warns against Bird flu spreading to humans, asks to avoid chicken consumption
4 years ago

UP doctor warns against Bird flu spreading to humans, asks to avoid chicken consumption

India Today  

Amid Bird flu or Avian Influenza scare spreading across several states -- including Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat -- doctors and activists have raised concern over the matter and advised people to take caution since the infection can spread to humans. Social activist Vijay Upadhyay said that last week, a lot of birds died in Rajasthan and even …

Bird flu scare: Should you be worried about having chicken and eggs?
4 years ago

Bird flu scare: Should you be worried about having chicken and eggs?

India Today  

Avian influenza or bird flu scare has sent panic waves among chicken lovers. Dr Ravindra Khaiwal said that, so far, the human to human transfer of the avian influenza virus has not been reported in India. Dr Ravindra Khaiwal said that the human to human transfer of avian influenza is ‘very rare’ and it has no connection with the Covid-19 …

Covid: Sydney cut off from rest of Australia following outbreak
4 years ago

Covid: Sydney cut off from rest of Australia following outbreak

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Authorities are trying to get to grips with the …

Devastating bird flu outbreak in Victoria sees NSW prepare for the worst
4 years, 3 months ago

Devastating bird flu outbreak in Victoria sees NSW prepare for the worst

ABC  

Officials interstate are not taking any chances as the death toll from Australia's worst-ever avian influenza outbreak in Victoria continues to rise. Key points: More than 460,000 birds have been destroyed in Victoria in response to the bird flu outbreak NSW has set up incident management team and is monitoring wild birds It has been seven years since NSW last …

Bird flu outbreak confirmed on second Golden Plains Shire free-range egg farm, prompting warning for producers
4 years, 5 months ago

Bird flu outbreak confirmed on second Golden Plains Shire free-range egg farm, prompting warning for producers

ABC  

A second egg farm near Melbourne has tested positive to avian influenza, also known as bird flu, prompting the state's agriculture department to order all commercial free-range egg farms in the area to house their flocks indoors for 30 days. Marta Hernandez-Jover, an associate professor of veterinary epidemiology and public health, from the Graham Centre for Agricultural Innovation at Charles …

Australians overseas say they're 'being punished' for trying to get home as coronavirus restrictions sting
4 years, 5 months ago

Australians overseas say they're 'being punished' for trying to get home as coronavirus restrictions sting

ABC  

Australians abroad say they are being punished for trying to come back to their home country, as a reduction on international flight numbers kicks in and states and territories move to charge for hotel quarantine arrangements. Key points: The number of people allowed into Australia has been further restricted, with hotel quarantine becoming a user-pays system The number of people …

Australia urges citizens against travelling abroad
4 years, 9 months ago

Australia urges citizens against travelling abroad

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australia urged its citizens Wednesday not to travel abroad and warned those already overseas to rush home as it imposed unprecedented steps to choke off the spread of the coronavirus epidemic taking off Down Under. Although Morrison called the travel crackdown an "indefinite ban" on foreign trips, the official advice released by the government was couched as a recommendation. …

Aboriginal health organisations want Defence to help contain coronavirus, warn PM of specific dangers
4 years, 9 months ago

Aboriginal health organisations want Defence to help contain coronavirus, warn PM of specific dangers

ABC  

Indigenous health leaders are urging the Federal Government to declare special isolation zones patrolled by the police or the army in a radical move to prevent COVID-19 devastating remote Indigenous communities. Key points: Remote communities are currently experiencing delays of a week or more on COVID-19 testing They want the whole of the Northern Territory and Central Australia to be …

DFAT advises Australians abroad to come home as more countries close their borders
4 years, 9 months ago

DFAT advises Australians abroad to come home as more countries close their borders

ABC  

I am meant to go visit my sister who is a nurse in Darwin on Thursday for 5 days. -Renee Lavis It's a tricky one and something many people are contemplating right now.. We can't tell you what to do Renee but I'll repeat some information our reporter Paige Cockburn wrote a few days ago. The World Health Organisation says …

Should you travel outside Australia during the coronavirus outbreak? Here's what the Smart Traveller website says
4 years, 10 months ago

Should you travel outside Australia during the coronavirus outbreak? Here's what the Smart Traveller website says

ABC  

Italy has joined Iran, China and South Korea as countries to avoid due to coronavirus after Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that all Australians returning from the European nation would have to undergo quarantine for 14 days. Smart Traveller recommends exercising a high degree of caution when flying into Hong Kong, pointing out that even transit passengers "will be subject …

Risk of COVID-19 very much upon us: Australian PM
4 years, 10 months ago

Risk of COVID-19 very much upon us: Australian PM

Deccan Chronicle  

Sydney: Australia's prime minister said the country considered the new coronavirus to be a pandemic Thursday, going a step beyond the WHO as he extended a travel ban on visitors from China. Announcing a national emergency response plan to the contagion, Scott Morrison said he was considering “additional measures” for monitoring travellers arriving in the country. “We believe the risk …

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