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WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Bird flu detected in Australia for first timeKnow the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today ArrowMore than a dozen reports of sick or dead birds were received on Friday, prompting authorities to expand surveillance efforts across the region.While none of the newly reported birds have been confirmed to be carrying the virus so far, authorities are taking no chances as surveillance efforts ramp up across the Great Southern region.The detection marks the end of Australia’s long-standing protection from the strain, which has devastated bird populations around the world and triggered major outbreaks in wildlife and poultry industries across multiple continents.Infectious diseases expert Professor Paul Griffin told Sunrise on Sunday the mainland detection was significant but not unexpected.“This has spread globally. It’s been detected in neighbouring countries. And so it was really just a matter of time,” he said.“But it certainly does indicate we need to heighten our surveillance efforts.”While authorities insist the risk to human health remains low, the discovery has intensified concerns about the potential impact on Australia’s poultry industry if the virus spreads beyond wild birds.Be the first to know: Add 7NEWS as your preferred news source on GoogleThe highly pathogenic strain has killed millions of birds around the globe and forced the euthanasia of millions of birds overseas.Professor Griffin said the industry had spent years preparing for the virus’s arrival but vigilance would be crucial.“Not yet concerned, but obviously if it becomes more widespread, then we’ll obviously have to step up our efforts,” he said.Local farms, wildlife centres and tourism operators are also bracing for the possibility of further restrictions if additional cases are detected.Authorities say the immediate priority is determining whether the infected bird was an isolated case or evidence the virus is already circulating among mainland wildlife populations.Professor Griffin said members of the public could play an important role in monitoring the outbreak but should avoid approaching potentially infected animals.“There’ll be a lot of observation of birds, particularly in that area. We want people to report it if they do see any sick or dead birds, but do so in a safe way,” he said.Although H5N1 can infect humans through close contact with infected animals, Professor Griffin stressed transmission between people remains extremely rare.“This is a very severe infection. That’s why it’s called highly pathogenic avian influenza,” he said.“Stressing, though, there’s been very few human cases, and it doesn’t spread readily from person to person. 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