Health● ElevatedAug 1 · Aug 1, 2026, 4:45 AM
H5N1 bird flu in Australia : 53 cases confirmed as virus spreads to more birds in South Australia and Victoria
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from theage.com.au · Australia
53 cases of H5N1 bird flu have been confirmed in Australia, with the virus spreading to more birds in South Australia and Victoria. This indicates an ongoing public health concern for animal populations.
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