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Timeline Early 1900s – The avian flu is first identified in Italy. 1961 – The H5N1 strain is isolated in birds in South Africa.

The first death caused by H5N1 bird flu was reported in January 2025. Some believe the virus could eventually pose a widespread risk to the public.