- Avoid contact and keep your distance.
- Record the date, time, location and take photos.
- Report it to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
Find out more about the signs and how to report.
The Western Australian Government is providing weekly updates on H5 bird flu to keep the community informed about the current situation in WA.
These updates outline the actions being taken to prepare for and respond to bird flu, helping to minimise impacts on wildlife, communities, agricultural industries and the economy. They also provide information on surveillance, biosecurity measures and efforts to protect Western Australia’s unique environment and livestock industries.
WA’s bird flu update (9 October 2026)
Current response: Level 2 under WA’s State Hazard Plan
Bird flu tests undertaken
This week: 23
Since 19 June: 570
Positive bird flu cases
This week: 0
Since 19 June: 10
• There have been no additional positive cases this week.
• All previous detections in Western Australia have been in migratory seabirds.
• Vaccination of little penguins has commenced on Penguin Island, one of WA’s most
iconic bird colonies.
• Additional local government staff have received training in the correct use of PPE and
sampling techniques.
• The WA Emergency Animal Disease Hotline has had over 6000 reports of sick or dead
wild birds and marine mammals since 19 June.
• WA Health continues to monitor the situation, and the risk to humans remains low.
• Thoroughly prepared chicken meat and eggs are safe to eat.
