#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Nov. 4 '26)

 

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    As of 4pm AEST, 3 November 2026, Australia has 734 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 341 in South Australia (SA)

        § 78 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 249 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)^

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {^} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

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Source: Australian Department of Agriculture, https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Austria - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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A wild Mute Swan in the Niederösterreich Region.

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Source: World Animal Health Organization (WOAH), https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7951

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Nov. 3 '26)

 

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    As of 4pm AEST, 2 November 2026, Australia has 732 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 341 in South Australia (SA)

        § 76 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 249 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)^

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {^} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

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Source: Australian Department of Agriculture, https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Germany - #Influenza A #H5N5 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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A wild Laridae species bird in the Schleswig-Holstein Region.

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Source: WOAH, https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7945

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#Germany - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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A wild Mallard in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Region.

Source: WOAH, https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7946

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#H5N5 virus #transmission is driven by repeated cross-Atlantic introductions and transmission among high latitude #seabirds

 

Abstract

In November 2025, the first global H5N5 infection was reported in a person in Washington State. Previously, these viruses had only been detected in seabirds and shorebirds near the Atlantic Ocean, suggesting potentially distinct ecology from dominant H5N1 strains. Using 354 global H5N5 genomes, we show that H5N5 viruses have been carried by high latitude seabirds and shorebirds across the Atlantic at least 9 times, with introductions more frequent in the fall and spring. We reconstruct a plausible path of cross-continental movement via Arctic or sub-Arctic regions, followed by a year of cryptic circulation prior to human spillover. These data show that H5N5 viruses have undergone far more intercontinental movements than previously recognized, and exhibit host and geographic patterns that are fundamentally distinct from dominant H5N1 lineages. The distinct host ecology, geography, and movement, paired with the capacity to infect a person, suggest that enhanced surveillance may be warranted.

Competing Interest Statement

The authors have declared no competing interest.

Funder Information Declared

National Institutes of Health, https://ror.org/01cwqze88, R01AI195533, 1F31AI202942-01, 75N93021C00016, U19AI181767

United States Department of Agriculture, SA-MZT-2023-065b

Source: BioRxIV, https://doi.org/10.64898/2026.10.29.762228

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 31 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° As of 4pm AEST, 30 October 2026, Australia has 728 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 339 in South Australia (SA)

        § 76 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 247 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)^

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {^} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

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Source: Australian Department of Agriculture, https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 30 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° As of 4pm AEST, 29 October 2026, Australia has 726 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 337 in South Australia (SA)

        § 76 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 247 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)^

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {^} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

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Source: Department of Agriculture, Australia, https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu

Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. Agriculture, Oct. 29 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° 725 Positive events

    ° 70,877 Hotline reports

    As of 4pm AEST, 28 October 2026, Australia has 725 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 337 in South Australia (SA)

        § 75 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 247 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)^

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {^} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

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Source: 

Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 28 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° 724 Positive events

    ° 70,231 Hotline reports

    As of 4pm AEST, 27 October 2026, Australia has 724 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 336 in South Australia (SA)

        § 75 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 247 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)^

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {^} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

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Source: 

Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 27 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° 723 Positive events

    ° 69,782 Hotline reports

    As of 4pm AEST, 26 October 2026, Australia has 723 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 336 in South Australia (SA)

        § 75 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 246 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)^

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {^} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

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Source: 

Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Romania - #Influenza A #H5N1 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

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{Brăila Region} A Wild Lesser white-fronted goose and a Wild Mallard.

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7931

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 24 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° 722 Positive events

    ° 68,587 Hotline reports

    As of 4pm AEST, 23 October 2026, Australia has 722 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 335 in South Australia (SA)

        § 75 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 246 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)^

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {^} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

    As H5 bird flu is confirmed in more locations and species in Australia it will not be necessary to continue testing all species in known areas of transmission, or to test every animal involved in an investigation. 

    Reporting will be targeted to provide a clear picture of the national H5 bird flu situation in wildlife in Australia and key developments.

Data disclaimer

    Data reflects information provided by state and territory governments to the Australian Government since 20 June 2026. The Australian Government publishes this information for national reporting purposes. Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and currency of the data remains with the jurisdiction. Due to differences in reporting timing, information on the national dashboard may differ from information published on state or territory government websites.

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Source: 

Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 23 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° 720 Positive events

    ° 68,254 Hotline reports

    As of 4pm AEST, 22 October 2026, Australia has 720 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 335 in South Australia (SA)

        § 73 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 246 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)^

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {^} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

    As H5 bird flu is confirmed in more locations and species in Australia it will not be necessary to continue testing all species in known areas of transmission, or to test every animal involved in an investigation. 

    Reporting will be targeted to provide a clear picture of the national H5 bird flu situation in wildlife in Australia and key developments.

Data disclaimer

    Data reflects information provided by state and territory governments to the Australian Government since 20 June 2026. The Australian Government publishes this information for national reporting purposes. Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and currency of the data remains with the jurisdiction. Due to differences in reporting timing, information on the national dashboard may differ from information published on state or territory government websites.

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Source: 

Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Latvia - #Influenza A #H5 viruses of high pathogenicity (Inf. with) (non-poultry including wild birds) (2017-) - Immediate notification

 

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    ° Birds tested in frame of EFSA call project for Establishing capacities for active surveillance of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in Europe.

        ° Northern Shoveler (WILD)

        ° Common Teal (WILD)

        ° Eurasian Wigeon (WILD)

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Source: 

Link: https://wahis.woah.org/#/in-review/7929

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 22 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° 716 Positive events

    ° 66,829 Hotline reports

    As of 4pm AEST, 21 October 2026, Australia has 716 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 332 in South Australia (SA)

        § 73 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 245 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)^

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {^} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

    As H5 bird flu is confirmed in more locations and species in Australia it will not be necessary to continue testing all species in known areas of transmission, or to test every animal involved in an investigation. 

    Reporting will be targeted to provide a clear picture of the national H5 bird flu situation in wildlife in Australia and key developments.

Data disclaimer

    Data reflects information provided by state and territory governments to the Australian Government since 20 June 2026. The Australian Government publishes this information for national reporting purposes. Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and currency of the data remains with the jurisdiction. Due to differences in reporting timing, information on the national dashboard may differ from information published on state or territory government websites.

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Source: 

Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 21 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° 715 Positive events

    ° 66,411 Hotline reports

    As of 4pm AEST, 20 October 2026, Australia has 715 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 332 in South Australia (SA)

        § 72 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 245 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)*

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {*} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

    As H5 bird flu is confirmed in more locations and species in Australia it will not be necessary to continue testing all species in known areas of transmission, or to test every animal involved in an investigation. 

    Reporting will be targeted to provide a clear picture of the national H5 bird flu situation in wildlife in Australia and key developments.

Data disclaimer

    Data reflects information provided by state and territory governments to the Australian Government since 20 June 2026. The Australian Government publishes this information for national reporting purposes. Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and currency of the data remains with the jurisdiction. Due to differences in reporting timing, information on the national dashboard may differ from information published on state or territory government websites.

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Source: 

Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 20 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° 713 Positive events

    ° 65,906 Hotline reports

    As of 4pm AEST, 19 October 2026, Australia has 713 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 331 in South Australia (SA)

        § 71 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 245 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)*

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {*} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

    As H5 bird flu is confirmed in more locations and species in Australia it will not be necessary to continue testing all species in known areas of transmission, or to test every animal involved in an investigation. 

    Reporting will be targeted to provide a clear picture of the national H5 bird flu situation in wildlife in Australia and key developments.

Data disclaimer

    Data reflects information provided by state and territory governments to the Australian Government since 20 June 2026. The Australian Government publishes this information for national reporting purposes. Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and currency of the data remains with the jurisdiction. Due to differences in reporting timing, information on the national dashboard may differ from information published on state or territory government websites.

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Source: 

Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 17 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° 713 Positive events

    ° 64,437 Hotline reports

    As of 4pm AEST, 16 October 2026, Australia has 713 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 331 in South Australia (SA)

        § 71 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 245 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)*

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {*} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

    As H5 bird flu is confirmed in more locations and species in Australia it will not be necessary to continue testing all species in known areas of transmission, or to test every animal involved in an investigation. 

    Reporting will be targeted to provide a clear picture of the national H5 bird flu situation in wildlife in Australia and key developments.

Data disclaimer

    Data reflects information provided by state and territory governments to the Australian Government as at 17:00 AEST daily. The Australian Government publishes this information for national reporting purposes. Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and currency of the data remains with the relevant state or territory government. Due to differences in reporting timing, information on the national dashboard may differ from information published on state or territory government websites.

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Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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#Australia, #H5 avian #influenza events in #wildlife (Dept. of Agriculture, Oct. 16 '26)

 

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Event data

    ° 712 Positive events

    ° 63,750 Hotline reports

    As of 4pm AEST, 15 October 2026, Australia has 712 confirmed events of H5 bird flu in wildlife.

        § 10 in Western Australia (WA)

        § 331 in South Australia (SA)

        § 70 in New South Wales (NSW)

        § 2 in Queensland (QLD)

        § 245 in Victoria (VIC)

        § 53 in Tasmania (TAS)*

        § 1 in Other Territories#

    {*} Includes events on Macquarie Island

    {#} Jervis Bay Territory (Commonwealth jurisdiction)

    As H5 bird flu is confirmed in more locations and species in Australia it will not be necessary to continue testing all species in known areas of transmission, or to test every animal involved in an investigation. 

    Reporting will be targeted to provide a clear picture of the national H5 bird flu situation in wildlife in Australia and key developments.

Data disclaimer

    Data reflects information provided by state and territory governments to the Australian Government as at 17:00 AEST daily. The Australian Government publishes this information for national reporting purposes. Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness and currency of the data remains with the relevant state or territory government. Due to differences in reporting timing, information on the national dashboard may differ from information published on state or territory government websites.

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Source: 

Link: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/birdflu/latest-data#h1_bird_flu

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