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The Australian Government confirms the first detection of the avian influenza subtype H5N1 in the country

2020–2026 H5N1 outbreak — The Australian Government confirms the first detection of the avian influenza subtype H5N1 in the country after identifying the virus in a wild seabird in Western Australia. The st

Published June 20, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: 2020–2026 H5N1 outbreak.

The Australian Government confirms the first detection of the avian influenza subtype H5N1 in the country after identifying the virus in a wild seabird in Western Australia. The strain has now been recorded on every continent. [https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260620-australia-detects-first-case-of-contagious-h5-bird-flu (AFP via France 24)]

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