Australia detects highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H7N8
According to a reporter in Sydney, New South Wales state authorities confirmed an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H7N8 avian influenza strain in the Greater Sydney area on JuneJapan discovered dangerous strain of bird flu
The outbreak of the disease in Japan has shown signs of spreading, prompting the country's authorities to order the disinfection of all poultry farms across the country.