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Influenza Virus have similar proteins like Covid Virus: Explainer July 18th

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The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) is preparing for the potential arrival of the H-5-N-1 virus. The CSIRO organisation has identified three distinct avian flu/ Bird Flu outbreaks in Australia, each caused by different strains, but has yet to confirm a single case of H5N1. Here we bring the latest information this via our “Explainer” today

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The Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) is preparing for the potential arrival of the H-5-N-1 virus. The CSIRO organisation has identified three distinct avian flu/ Bird Flu outbreaks in Australia, each caused by different strains, but has yet to confirm a single case of H5N1. Here we bring the latest information this via our “Explainer” today

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