South Africa reports new bird flu outbreak on poultry farms

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• Authorities confirm new H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks on two poultry farms.
• These are the first reported cases since September 2024. 13s
• The virus was detected during routine surveillance; experts are monitoring for mutations. 19s
• No human cases have been reported; public urged to avoid contact with sick or dead birds. 40s
• The outbreak threatens the poultry industry, which has faced similar challenges in recent years. 52s