Australian scientists are actively monitoring the frozen wilderness of Antarctica for signs of the deadly H5N1 bird flu strain, anticipating its arrival as a matter of time. Due to the vast distances seabirds can travel, Antarctica, despite its remoteness, is considered a potential infection pathway for the disease. Experts express concern about the virus's potential impact on Antarctic wildlife, emphasizing the need for preparedness and biosecurity measures to prevent further spread.
Australian researchers are scanning the frozen wilderness of Antarctica for signs of deadly disease because the arrival of the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu is considered a matter of when, not if.
“This is a naturally spreading virus within wild bird populations and we can’t prevent the spread of it. But what we can do is make sure that we’re not responsible for spreading it any further.” “There are snow, cape and Antarctic petrels flying all around and Wilson storm petrels under rocks around the stations.”
BIRD FLU ANTARCTICA WILDLIFE BIOSECURITY VIRUS
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