Australia says checking for more H5 bird flu infections

Australian authorities are investigating potential cases of H5 bird flu in wildlife following the detection of the virus in two migratory sea birds. The government is currently checking for signs of an entrenched outbreak in remote Western Australia.
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Early detection of H5 bird flu is critical for preventing potential transmission to humans and protecting the domestic poultry industry.
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