Australia reports first case of H5 bird flu, virus spreads to every continent
Australia has confirmed its first case of the H5 bird flu strain in a migratory seabird in Western Australia. This development marks the virus's presence on every continent, though officials report no evidence of mass mortality or poultry infection.
Why it matters
The global spread of H5 bird flu to the final continent raises concerns about potential impacts on biodiversity, poultry industries, and the risk of zoonotic transmission.
An emergency meeting of animal health and agriculture officials in the country has been held to consider a national response
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