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Falklands, new confirmed avian influenza case: black browed albatross
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 20:22 UTC
On Tuesday 28 November 2023 a black-browed albatross, that was found dead on Steeple Jason, was swabbed for highly pathogenic avian influenza. A positive result was returned.
As several (20-30) dead albatross were observed within the large colony a level 3 response will be followed and the whole of Steeple Jason is declared an infected place.
No persons are permitted to visit Steeple Jason Island without authorization from the Director of Natural Resources. The Declaration will be reviewed on 31 January 2024...
Falklands, new confirmed avian influenza case: black browed albatross
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 20:22 UTC
On Tuesday 28 November 2023 a black-browed albatross, that was found dead on Steeple Jason, was swabbed for highly pathogenic avian influenza. A positive result was returned.
As several (20-30) dead albatross were observed within the large colony a level 3 response will be followed and the whole of Steeple Jason is declared an infected place.
No persons are permitted to visit Steeple Jason Island without authorization from the Director of Natural Resources. The Declaration will be reviewed on 31 January 2024...