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Australia, last continent without H5 bird flu, detects first suspected case
Authorities say the discovery follows years of preparedness and raises concerns about spread to wildlife, with no evidence yet of infection in poultry.
- Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of H5N1 bird flu in a brown skua seabird in Western Australia, marking the virus's presence on every continent.
- The Australian government is responding through a nationally coordinated plan involving agricultural and wildlife agencies to manage the detected H5 strain and prevent its spread.
- There is currently no evidence of bird flu infection in poultry or mass mortality on the mainland, and authorities urge the public not to touch sick or dead birds.
- The outbreak has previously caused serious impact on wildlife, including high mortality on Heard Island, highlighting concerns about the virus's effect on animal populations.
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Australia tracks any signs of the possible spread of avian influenza H5 within its wildlife after two cases have been detected.
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