EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 4 MIN
Authorities declare readiness as H5N1 bird flu reaches Australia
from SBS News In Depth
Officials have confirmed the first case of the H5 avian influenza strain on the Australian mainland. The virus was identified in a wild migratory seabird who died after being found sick on a remote beach in Esperance, south of Perth. Authorities in Australia say they have been expecting the arrival of the virus and have been preparing accordingly.
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Officials have confirmed the first case of the H5 avian influenza strain on the Australian mainland. The virus was identified in a wild migratory seabird who died after being found sick on a remote beach in Esperance, south of Perth. Authorities in Australia say they have been expecting the arrival of the virus and have been preparing accordingly.
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