Avian influenza H5N1 infections in subantarctic region raise alert level for Australian islands

Avian influenza H5N1 infections in subantarctic region raise alert level for Australian islands

Source: ABC News

The deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu travelled 6,600 kilometres over the sea to Kerguelen Island, which is just 440km from Australia's Heard Island.

The deadly H5N1 strain of avian influenza sweeping the globe is getting closer to Australia from the south.
Australian virus-watchers are concerned for the potential of long-distance bird flu spread, to outer territories and even the mainland, after … [7033 chars]

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