Australia reports initial H5N1 bird flu infection in native seabird
A local seabird discovered along the South Australian coastline has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu, marking the first such instance in Australia. Previously, the virus had only been identified in migratory subantarctic birds within the country. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins described the situation as concerning yet anticipated, noting that there are currently no signs of widespread mortality or transmission to other animal species.
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