Bird flu

Australia to evacuate sub-Antarctic research base over bird flu fears

As of Aug 28, authorities have reported 341 confirmed or presumed positive cases of H5 bird flu in Australia.

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local mammal

A test tube labelled \"Bird Flu\", eggs and a piece of paper in the colours of the Australian national flag are seen in this picture illustration, January 14, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Bird flu vaccinations of penguins begin in Australia

The rollout of vaccinations for more than 5,000 of the popular animal is due to begin on Aug 17.

Australia to vaccinate vulnerable native birds against bird flu

About 45 per cent of Australia’s roughly 850 bird species are endemic.

Australia confirms first mass-mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds

There is no evidence yet of the virus on Australia’s farms.

Australia confirms H5N1 bird flu spreading in native bird population

Officials are expecting further detections of the virus in Australian wildlife moving foward.

Australia's Queensland confirms H5N1 bird flu case, fourth state

New Zealand confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in native bird

There is currently no detection of the flu in poultry.

New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species

New Zealand's endangered bird, the Takahe, at the Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary, in Wellington, New Zealand, May 11 2024. REUTERS/Lucy Craymer

New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species

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