H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent
Australia confirms its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a seabird near Esperance, Western Australia, meaning the virus has now reached every continent.
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Bird Flu H5N1 bird flu confirmed in Australia for the first time, meaning virus has now reached every continent The virus was found in a single seabird on the country's south coast By Brie Stimson Fox News Published June 20, 2026 8:52pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Dead birds turning up on Florida beaches sparks fresh warnings about avian flu A number of dead birds have been found on Florida beaches sparking fresh concerns about avian flu. (Credit: Fox Orlando) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The first case of H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed in Australia, meaning the virus has now found its way to every continent.
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