Bird Flu 2024 Nz. Planning has been underway at the wild bird hospital and rescue centre for some time should the highly pathogenic avian influenza — h5n1, or bird flu — reach new zealand shores. The spread of h5n1 bird flu in a growing list of countries and species is “definitely cause for concern”, says a.
The highly pathogenic h5n1 virus, otherwise known as bird flu, has made global headlines for a few reasons in 2024. The h5n1 virus has been detected in mainland antarctica for the first time, raising concerns about its impact on wildlife and human health.