Highly pathogenic H5N8 avian flu reported in African penguins in Western Cape

Western Cape agriculture has confirmed that further incidences of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian flu have been detected amongst Western Cape sea bird populations. Amongst African penguins, seven cases from six different sites across the provincial coastline have tested positive. Due to the status of African penguins as endangered, a decision to treat infected birds has been ["]

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