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Second bird tests positive for H5 bird flu
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A second case of H5 bird flu has been confirmed in a native hawk in New Zealand, prompting government officials to increase surveillance. Authorities emphasize that the risk to human health remains low and poultry products are safe for consumption.
A second bird found near Carterton in Wairarapa and taken to a Palmerston North wildlife hospital has been confirmed to have H5 bird flu.
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