Australia reports first native mammal H5N1 case
Australia has announced the detection of its first case of H5N1 avian influenza in a mammal, specifically a long-nosed fur seal in South Australia. The dead seal was found in the town of Port Pipect, with no visible injuries, and it is believed that its death is not related to any other illnesses, indicating the virus's presence in the natural environment. The outbreak has been increasing since the virus was first reported in the country in June, with 297 confirmed cases to date. This comes after the first mass die-off of seabirds in the country, suggesting widespread virus transmission that has not currently impacted the poultry or agriculture sectors.
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