马里兰州确认了H5N1禽流感病例;州检疫区和减少人口受到影响的鸟类。 Maryland confirms H5N1 bird flu case; state quarantines area and depopulates affected birds.

马里兰州证实在Anne Arundel县的后院羊群中发生高度致病性H5N1禽流感病例。 Maryland confirms a case of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in a backyard flock in Anne Arundel County. 州农业部对该地区进行了隔离,并正在减少受影响的鸟类的人口,以控制其传播。 The state's Department of Agriculture has quarantined the area and is depopulating affected birds to control the spread. 该病毒虽然在鸟类中具有高度传染性,但对公众构成低风险。 The virus, while highly contagious among birds, poses a low risk to the general public. 但是,那些与家禽有密切接触的人应当采取严格的生物安保措施。 However, those in close contact with poultry are advised to follow strict biosecurity measures. 敦促后院的牧群所有者向国家登记他们的羊群,并采取预防行动,防止病毒传播。 Backyard flock owners are urged to register their flocks with the state and take preventive actions to protect against the virus.