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H5N1 bird flu virus
Coverage of H5N1 bird flu virus in the Nexus archive.
- First Australian mass mortality event suspected as deadly bird flu virus rapidly escalates among native birds
A suspected mass mortality event linked to the H5N1 bird flu virus has been identified in South Australia, with 49 dead and 35 sick greater crested terns found near Baudin Rocks. This marks the first such event in Australia since the virus arrived six weeks ago.
- More H5 Avian Flu Cases Detected in Wild Birds in Australia
More H5 avian flu cases have been detected in wild birds in Australia. A lab technician in the UK is shown injecting eggs with the H5N1 bird flu virus for research purposes.