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Australia confirms first H5N1 case in a mammal

Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 11:08 AM ET
Summary: Australia has confirmed its first H5N1 avian influenza case involving a mammal. The announcement comes as the country reports rising numbers of highly pathogenic bird flu cases.
WHO: Australia
WHAT: Confirmed the first H5N1 bird flu case in a mammal
WHEN: Aug 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: The confirmation was made amid rising highly pathogenic avian influenza cases.
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