H5N1 bird flu spreads globally, reaching Australia and every continent

straitstimes.com

H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia, marking its presence on every continent. The virus, clade 2.3.4.4b, has spread globally through wild birds, impacting poultry and over 50 mammal species. While the risk to the public is currently low, scientists monitor for adaptations that could increase human transmission.


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