Bird flu is circulating among birds on the Australian mainland. So, with the confirmed number of detections growing, you may be wondering about the risk of birds infecting humans. So far in 2026, no ...

The lethal H5N1 strain of avian influenza is rapidly spreading along the coast of southern Australia, where it has killed thousands of wild birds and infected at least two long-nosed fur seals. So ...

Bird flu cases are increasing, and a new review suggests the virus might spread between people without causing symptoms. But with limited surveillance and major gaps in data and reporting, the scope ...

Backyard bird feeders could become unexpected hotspots for H5N1 as Australia’s bird flu outbreak spreads, bringing species together in ways that rarely occur naturally. Experts say stopping feeding is ...

Avian influenza has felled dozens of poultry flocks across the U.S. this autumn—and it has hit turkeys particularly hard. Nearly two million turkeys nationwide have been reported dead or culled ...

A Washington resident has been hospitalized with a strain of bird flu that has not been seen in humans before, according to the Washington State Health Department. Since 2024, there have been 70 ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed the country's first "severe" case of bird flu in humans.

Australia’s Macquarie Island lies deep in the Southern Ocean, about 1,500 kilometres southeast of Tasmania. This World Heritage-listed sanctuary is a haven for species such as elephant and fur seals, ...

As outbreaks continue throughout the U.S., bird flu poses a threat to birds, animals and some humans. While the risk to the general public is low, the virus can cause mild to severe illness, including ...