The Australian government confirmed on the 20th that H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in a migratory bird in Western Australia, the first confirmed detection of H5-type HPAI on the Australian mainland.

2026-06-20

The Australian government confirmed on the 20th that H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in a migratory bird in Western Australia, the first confirmed detection of H5-type HPAI on the Australian mainland.