H5 bird flu confirmed on Sydney's Northern Beaches

NSW confirmed its first Sydney case of H5 bird flu at Warriewood and detected two more cases in the state this week.

Why it mattersTransmission to cats and dogs overseas has occurred mainly through eating infected tissue. Authorities say human health risk remains low but urge people to keep pets away from wild birds.

AustraliaAustralians with backyard chickens or pet birds need to take precautions now, and people near waterways should be alert when walking dogs.

Corroborated byperthnow.com.au

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