Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of the H5 strain of bird flu in a brown skua, a migratory seabird found in Western Australia. This marks the presence of the highly contagious avian influenza variant on every continent. Agriculture Minister Julie Collins stated that there are currently no signs of mass bird fatalities or infections in poultry. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed concern over the situation, highlighting the government’s preparedness with enhanced biosecurity measures and monitoring to prevent the disease’s spread.
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