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Tests confirm avian flu on remote island, affecting six bird species: SA govt

Avian flu, specifically HPAI , has been confirmed on Marion Island, affecting several bird species, according to the South African government and the department.
Field personnel are monitoring the situation closely, watching for signs of HPAI in birds and seals, and implementing mitigation methods to prevent virus spread.
Mortality in bird species continues into March, although the overall death rate slowed significantly in January, following initial suspected cases.
The archipelago supports millions of seabirds and marine mammals, which includes nearly half the world's wandering albatrosses.

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Tests confirm presence of high pathogenicity avian flu on South Africa’s Marion Island – The Mail & Guardian

The department of forestry, fisheries and environment has confirmed the presence of the high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus on South Africa’s sub-Antarctic territory of Marion Island. Samples collected from September to December last year were shipped back to mainland South Africa on the SA Agulhas II in February this year, according to the department. In March, polymerase chain reaction testing confirmed infection in six bird s…

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Government confirms avian flu detected in six bird species on Marion Island

Department of forestry, fisheries and the environment collected samples on the sub-Antarctic island last year

11 days ago·Johannesburg, South Africa

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Tests confirm avian flu on remote island, affecting six bird species: SA govt

A high pathogenicity avian influenza virus is killing birds on Marion Island.

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USA: Avian flu gets out of control

The largest documented avian flu wave currently breeds on several parts of the world. The pathogen mainly infests birds, was also found in mammals.

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DFFE Press Release: H5n1confirmed on Subantarctic Marion Island

High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (H5n1) confirmed on Subantarctic Marion Island Press Release by the Department of Forestry Fisheries and the Environment: 23 March 2025 The presence of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus on Marion Island has been confirmed. Samples collected between September and December 2024 were all shipped back to mainland South Africa, via the SA Agulhas II, in February 2025. In March, Polymerase Chain Re…

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