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FED:First case of deadly bird flu detected on mainland

A confirmed case of a strain of bird flu that has killed millions of animals worldwide has been detected on Australia's mainland for the first time.

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Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected

Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland.

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Anthony Albanese says Australia’s first mainland case of deadly H5N1 bird flu ‘concerning’

Tests taken in Western Australia suggest a second bird was also infected, but there is no evidence poultry or agriculture systems are affected

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FED:Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.

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Mainland Australia’s first suspected case of deadly H5N1 investigated after seabird tests positive for bird flu

Agriculture minister says no evidence of mass mortality or infection in poultry as WA authorities say a second bird is sick and being tested

The Guardian - AU

FED:Fears killer bird flu has reached Australian mainland

A single suspected case of bird flu has been found in an migratory wild bird, sparking fears for agriculture should a deadly strain spread across Australia.

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Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland

A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland.

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Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island

SYDNEY - A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said on Thursday.

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FED:'Sobering': flu strain kills thousands of seal pups

A devastating strain of bird flu has wiped out more than 75 per cent of the southern elephant seal pup population on a remote sub-Antarctic island.

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'Sobering': flu strain kills thousands of seal pups

A devastating strain of bird flu has wiped out more than 75 per cent of the southern elephant seal pup population on a remote sub-Antarctic island.

AAP

More than 13,000 seal pups die on remote Australian island amid bird flu outbreak

Testing confirms spread of deadly H5N1 virus on the subantarctic Heard Island, about 4,000km south-west of Perth

The Guardian - AU

H5N1 Bird Flu in Colorado: Dairy Farm Workers Face Ongoing Risk as NIOSH Expands Worker Safety Campaign Nationwide

NIOSH is repeating its 2025 H5N1 dairy worker safety campaign in Summer 2026. Colorado remains a key affected state with confirmed dairy cow and worker exposures. General public risk remains low.

Medical Daily

H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Poultry in 12 States, Raising Concerns Over Los Angeles Food Supply Ties to Central Valley Farms

H5N1 bird flu has spread to commercial poultry in 12 U.S. states, raising concerns about agricultural worker safety and the vulnerability of Los Angeles food supply chains tied to California's Central Valley, where experts warn surveillance gaps and ongoing outbreaks could heighten biosecurity risks.

Medical Daily

Pet owner awarded $800K after cat died from eating food contaminated with bird flu

Internal text messages showed a manager asked to change marketing materials to say products ‘are testing’ for the virus, though standard screening had not begun

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Bird Flu Found in the Tap Water You Flush Away: H5N1 Has Been Detected in Wastewater Across 10 Texas Cities — Including Houston

A landmark scientific finding that emerged from Texas's own universities — and that received far too little public attention — revealed that the H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected in the wastewater of 10 Texas cities simultaneously.

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Bird Flu in Dairy Cows: CDC Says Risk Is Low, But Here’s What You Need to Know

The emergence of bird flu in dairy cows has sparked understandable concern among consumers, farmers, and public health officials alike. While headlines may sound alarming, health authorities emphasize that the overall risk to the public remains low. Still, the situation is evolving, and staying informed is essential for making smart…

The Independent UK

Groundbreaking trial for human bird flu vaccine begins in UK and US

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Bird flu vaccine trial begins to fight ‘real possibility’ of virus threat for humans

The vaccine will utilise mRNA technology similar to that employed in Covid-19 jabs

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Evening Standard

Major trial for human bird flu vaccine launches

Around 4,000 people will be recruited for the study, the majority of which will be in the UK.

AAP

Full picture of deadly flu on island yet to be revealed

Scientists who went on a landmark trip to a World Heritage-listed sub-Antarctic island are awaiting more results after a deadly bird flu strain was discovered.

The Independent UK

Egg prices are down from last year’s record highs but it’s not all good news

The Trump administration’s decision to import nearly 1 billion eggs last year helped lower prices

The Conversation

First European case of H9N2 bird flu reported in Italy – what you need to know

The first human case of H9N2 influenza virus (bird flu) has been reported in Europe. A human infection was recorded by the Italian Ministry of Health on March 25, 2026.

The Guardian - US

Nine people sick from E coli linked to raw cheese from California farm, more than half of them children

Raw Farm was also linked to 2024 salmonella outbreak that sickened 165 people and deaths of two cats from bird flu

International Business Times

Egg Prices 2026: Why the Egg Shortage Refuses to Go Away and What Comes Next

Wondering why eggs are expensive again? The ongoing egg shortage is keeping egg prices 2026 unpredictable. Here is what is happening and what to expect next.

Evening Standard

Death of dozens of swans in Docklands was due to bird flu

Over 50 dead birds have been recovered by wildlife experts over the past week

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