The DPI in Victoria has updated its situation analysis as of January 18.
There have been three new infected properties. A total of 65 properties have been
infected to date. Of these, 47 have now been resolved. There have been no new cases
identified outside of Melbourne.
• There have been nine more confirmed or suspect cases of Paramyxovirus 1 (PMV1) in
feral pigeons, bringing the total to 52 cases. All cases thus far have occurred in greater
metropolitan Melbourne (see map).
• The last confirmed case of PMV1 occurred on 18 January 2012.
• DPI’s activities are focused on releasing cleared properties from quarantine and
communicating the extension of the ban, however, new reports of sickness and death in
pigeons continue to be investigated.
• Natural infection has not been detected in chickens or any species other than pigeons.