Australia records first human case of bird flu strain
Publisher |
ABC Podcasts
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
Publication Date |
May 22, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:06:44

Australia has recorded its first human case of the highly pathogenic strain of bird flu - H5N1 - in a child who returned home in March from overseas.

The child has fully recovered, and health officials stress there is no evidence of - or ongoing risk - of transmission to other humans. But  just how vulnerable is Australia as strains of the virus spread globally?

Guest:Dr Clare Looker, Victoria's Chief Health Officer

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