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Bird Flu Crisis
CDC Confirms First Bird Flu Case in US Child
This new case brings the total number of bird flu cases in people in the United States to 55 this year, with 29 in California.
California Child Recovers After Possible Bird Flu Detection
The child had no known contact with an infected animal, but public health experts are investigating a possible exposure to wild birds.
Bird Flu Threat Sparks Emergency Meeting as Australia Seeks Global Guidance
‘Australia is the only continent in the world to date which has not had any detection of the H5N1 strain,’ Environment Minister Rebecca Vassarotti said.
Ducks Culled as Flu Hits Sixth Victorian Farm
The duck farm, which is in the current Restricted Area, produces commercial eggs and meat.
