Bird flu outbreak could leave industry devastated A deadly strain of bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time, putting the poultry industry on high alert for a potential outbreak. AAP · Jun 20
Anthony Albanese calls first H5N1 bird flu case ‘concerning’ as virus reaches Australia The case was detected in a remote part of the country’s southwest in Australia’s Cape Le Grand National Park The Independent UK · Jun 20
FED:Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland. AAP · Jun 20
FED:First case of deadly bird flu detected on mainland A confirmed case of a strain of bird flu that has killed millions of animals worldwide has been detected on Australia's mainland for the first time. AAP · Jun 20
Uncertainty for wildlife as killer bird flu detected Australian wildlife is facing a new and uncertain chapter after a dangerous strain of bird flu was confirmed on the mainland. AAP · Jun 20
Anthony Albanese says Australia’s first mainland case of deadly H5N1 bird flu ‘concerning’ Tests taken in Western Australia suggest a second bird was also infected, but there is no evidence poultry or agriculture systems are affected The Guardian - AU · Jun 19
FED:Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland. AAP · Jun 19
Mainland Australia’s first suspected case of deadly H5N1 investigated after seabird tests positive for bird flu Agriculture minister says no evidence of mass mortality or infection in poultry as WA authorities say a second bird is sick and being tested The Guardian - AU · Jun 19
FED:Fears killer bird flu has reached Australian mainland A single suspected case of bird flu has been found in an migratory wild bird, sparking fears for agriculture should a deadly strain spread across Australia. AAP · Jun 19
Suspected killer bird flu found on Australian mainland A single suspected case of bird flu has triggered fears a deadly strain that has killed millions of animals worldwide has reached the Australian mainland. AAP · Jun 19
Bird flu kills 13,000 seal pups on remote Australian island SYDNEY - A pathogenic strain of bird flu killed more than 13,000 elephant seal pups after infecting a breeding colony on a sub-Antarctic volcanic island, Australian scientists said on Thursday. Bangkok Post · Jun 18
FED:'Sobering': flu strain kills thousands of seal pups A devastating strain of bird flu has wiped out more than 75 per cent of the southern elephant seal pup population on a remote sub-Antarctic island. AAP · Jun 18
'Sobering': flu strain kills thousands of seal pups A devastating strain of bird flu has wiped out more than 75 per cent of the southern elephant seal pup population on a remote sub-Antarctic island. AAP · Jun 18
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18 More than 13,000 seal pups die on remote Australian island amid bird flu outbreak Testing confirms spread of deadly H5N1 virus on the subantarctic Heard Island, about 4,000km south-west of Perth
Medical Daily · Jun 9 H5N1 Bird Flu in Colorado: Dairy Farm Workers Face Ongoing Risk as NIOSH Expands Worker Safety Campaign Nationwide NIOSH is repeating its 2025 H5N1 dairy worker safety campaign in Summer 2026. Colorado remains a key affected state with confirmed dairy cow and worker exposures. General public risk remains low.
Medical Daily · Jun 8 H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads to Poultry in 12 States, Raising Concerns Over Los Angeles Food Supply Ties to Central Valley Farms H5N1 bird flu has spread to commercial poultry in 12 U.S. states, raising concerns about agricultural worker safety and the vulnerability of Los Angeles food supply chains tied to California's Central Valley, where experts warn surveillance gaps and ongoing outbreaks could heighten biosecurity risks.
The Independent UK · May 27 Pet owner awarded $800K after cat died from eating food contaminated with bird flu Internal text messages showed a manager asked to change marketing materials to say products ‘are testing’ for the virus, though standard screening had not begun
Medical Daily · May 27 Bird Flu Found in the Tap Water You Flush Away: H5N1 Has Been Detected in Wastewater Across 10 Texas Cities — Including Houston A landmark scientific finding that emerged from Texas's own universities — and that received far too little public attention — revealed that the H5N1 avian influenza virus was detected in the wastewater of 10 Texas cities simultaneously.
Budget and the Bees · May 6 Bird Flu in Dairy Cows: CDC Says Risk Is Low, But Here’s What You Need to Know The emergence of bird flu in dairy cows has sparked understandable concern among consumers, farmers, and public health officials alike. While headlines may sound alarming, health authorities emphasize that the overall risk to the public remains low. Still, the situation is evolving, and staying informed is essential for making smart…
The Independent UK · Apr 22 Groundbreaking trial for human bird flu vaccine begins in UK and US IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 21 Bird flu vaccine trial begins to fight ‘real possibility’ of virus threat for humans The vaccine will utilise mRNA technology similar to that employed in Covid-19 jabs
Evening Standard · Apr 21 Major trial for human bird flu vaccine launches Around 4,000 people will be recruited for the study, the majority of which will be in the UK.
AAP · Apr 8 Full picture of deadly flu on island yet to be revealed Scientists who went on a landmark trip to a World Heritage-listed sub-Antarctic island are awaiting more results after a deadly bird flu strain was discovered.
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Egg prices are down from last year’s record highs but it’s not all good news The Trump administration’s decision to import nearly 1 billion eggs last year helped lower prices