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Australia on alert, first case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed on continent

2026-06-20 09:15:57Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Australia on alert, first case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed on continent

Australia has confirmed its first case of H5N1 bird flu on its territory, after the virus was detected in a seabird found in a remote area of ​​Western Australia.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the government will do everything possible to prevent the spread of the virus, describing the situation as worrying.

According to authorities, laboratory tests confirmed that a brown skua found sick near the town of Esperance was infected with the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of bird flu. Another wild bird, a pelican, found in the same area also tested positive.

The Australian Agriculture Minister said there was no evidence so far that the virus had spread to farmed poultry or the country's agricultural system. She stressed that there had been no mass bird deaths and that the risk to the agricultural industry remained limited at this stage.

However, authorities have increased biosecurity measures across the country. These include stricter controls on farms, ongoing testing of wild birds, vaccinations for the most endangered species, and special exercises to respond in the event of a virus outbreak.

H5N1 bird flu has killed hundreds of millions of birds worldwide in recent years, affecting food supplies and driving up prices. However, cases of infection in humans remain rare.

Australian authorities continue to monitor the situation, while further investigations are being carried out to determine the extent of the spread of the virus in the areas where the first cases were detected.


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