澳大利亚当局准备应对南极洲可能爆发的H5N1禽流感,投资690万美元,派遣野生动物专家检查征兆。 Australian authorities prepare for potential H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Antarctica, investing $6.9 million and sending wildlife experts to check for signs.

澳大利亚当局正在准备在南极洲及其周边地区爆发可能的H5N1禽流感,因为2月份在南极洲首次确认了这一病毒。 Australian authorities are preparing for a potential H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Antarctica and its surrounding territories, following its confirmation in Antarctica for the first time in February. 举办了一个多机构讲习班,以规划该菌株可能运抵的可能性,该菌株已在南美洲造成大量鸟类死亡。 A multi-agency workshop was held to plan for the possible arrival of the strain, which has caused significant bird deaths in South America. 联邦政府已投入690万美元来抵御这种病毒，并在春季派遣野生动物专家前往南极洲，检查夏季繁殖期间的迹象。 The federal government has invested $6.9 million to safeguard against the virus, sending wildlife experts to Antarctica in spring to check for signs during summer breeding. Macquarie岛全年进行监测,以保护人和野生动物,防止进一步蔓延到澳大利亚大陆。 Macquarie Island monitoring occurs year-round to protect people, wildlife, and prevent further spread to mainland Australia.