Global bird flu strain HPAI H5N1 spreading, Australia remains unaffected
The Conversation — May 22, 2024, 07:00 AM UTC
Summary: A deadly strain of avian influenza, HPAI H5N1, is causing havoc globally, affecting penguins, pelicans, sea lions, and dairy cows. The virus has led to a global animal pandemic, with millions of wild birds affected. While only 13 human cases have been confirmed, the risk remains low. Australia has so far been spared, but experts warn it's only a matter of time before the virus arrives.
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