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Australia Confirms First Mainland H5N1 Bird Flu Case

Updated 2026-06-20 07:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in a seabird near Esperance, Western Australia. The government is pledging swift action to address this emerging public health concern.

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Al Jazeera
Australia confirmed its first mainland H5N1 bird flu case in a seabird near Esperance, WA.
2026-06-20 07:24 UTC
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