Australia confirms first case of H5 bird flu in Western Australia
Australia confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu on Friday after an infected seabird was found in Cape Le Grand, WA. A second giant petrel underwent testing for avian flu, with results pending. Authorities emphasize there have been no detections in poultry and urge the public to report dead or sick birds to enhance biosecurity.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 04:40 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 04:50 UTC
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