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Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird; dead seal tested By Reuters

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird; dead seal tested By Reuters

Authorities have detected the H5N1 virus in a greater crested tern in South Australia, marking the first time a native bird has been infected on the mainland.

Health ·10 Jul 2026, 10:02 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read