Australia confirms first H5 bird flu case in seabird in WA
Australia confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu in a seabird found in Cape Le Grand on Friday. A second giant petrel is undergoing testing for the virus, prompting warnings for public vigilance. Authorities note there have been no detections in poultry and stress the importance of community participation in surveillance efforts.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 04:40 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 04:50 UTC
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