Health● ElevatedAug 23 · Aug 23, 2026, 6:58 AM
Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from DW News [en]
Australian authorities said the deadly virus's spread to mammals was "concerning" but "not unexpected."
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