Suspected H5 Bird Flu Detected in Western Australia as Samples Sent for Confirmation
Australia has recorded a suspected case of H5 bird flu in Western Australia, in what would be the first confirmed detection of the virus on mainland Australia if laboratory testing verifies the result. Federal Agricultural Minister Julie Collins said initial testing at a Western Australian laboratory had returned a suspected positive result for avian influenza. Samples have now been sent to the CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness for further analysis.Ms Collins said the Western Australia Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development was investigating the case. She said there was no evidence at this stage of mass mortality, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Jun 2026 07:02 LONDON
Sponsored
