First mammal death from bird flu confirmed, a dreaded advance of killer virus

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First mammal death from bird flu confirmed, a dreaded advance of killer virus

The long-nosed fur seal, one of 11 detections announced by the CSIRO on Sunday, was found at Beachport in South Australia.

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  • The long-nosed fur seal, one of 11 detections announced by the CSIRO on Sunday, was found at Beachport in South Australia.
  • First mammal death from bird flu confirmed
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The long-nosed fur seal, one of 11 detections announced by the CSIRO on Sunday, was found at Beachport in South Australia.

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  • 11 detections announced by the CSIRO on Sunday
  • Long-nosed fur seal was found at Beachport in South Australia
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Public health concernRisk to human health

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Center outlets focus on the scientific confirmation of the first mammal death from bird flu, highlighting the significance of this discovery.

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