Australia reports first case of bird flu on its mainland
澳洲通報首宗本土禽流感病例
更新於: 2026年6月21日 上午06:15
On June 20, 2026, Australia confirmed its first mainland case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu.
2026年6月20日，澳洲證實了其首例本土高度病原性H5N1禽流感病例。
This discovery, found in a migratory brown skua in Western Australia, marks a significant shift in the nation's biosecurity status, as Australia had previously been the only continent free of the virus on its mainland.
這一發現在西澳洲的一隻候鳥褐賊鷗身上發現，標誌著該國生物安全狀況的重大轉變，因為澳洲先前是唯一一個本土大陸免於該病毒侵害的洲。
While the virus caused mass mortality among sub-Antarctic wildlife in 2025, it has not yet reached Australia's poultry or agricultural industries.
雖然該病毒在2025年造成了亞南極地區野生動物的大規模死亡，但尚未波及澳洲的家禽或農業產業。
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labeled the arrival as concerning, leading to an investment of A$113 million in preparedness efforts.
總理安東尼·阿爾巴尼斯將此情況標記為令人憂心，並促成了1.13億澳元的預備措施投資。
Citizens are advised to avoid contact with sick birds and report any sightings to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline.
政府建議民眾避免接觸病鳥，並向緊急動物疾病熱線報告任何發現。
