What we know about Australia's latest bird flu outbreak
Australia confirmed five cases of H5N1 bird flu as of July 3, with the first case linked to a brown skua in Esperance. The outbreak has prompted farmers to lock down poultry operations, as the virus poses a serious risk to livestock and native species. H5N1 has not been shown to spread among humans, keeping health risks.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 04:08 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 04:10 UTC
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