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August 23, 2026 2:23 PM

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal

Australia on Sunday confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a mammal, with the deadly virus found in a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia state. Australia has been grappling with rising cases of the highly pathogenic avian influenza after i...

Last updated on: 28th August 2026

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