전국이 고병원성 AI '위험권'...방역조치 최고 수준 강화<br /><br />The South Korean government has declared all parts of the country "at risk" and is taking extraordinary measures... after a highly pathogenic bird flu... was reported on Friday at a poultry farm... for the first time in more than two and a half years.<br />The minister of agriculture, Kim Hyeon-soo, said in a briefing on Sunday that the virus, of the type H5N8, was most likely transmitted to ducks at a local farm by migratory birds from Siberia.<br />The minister said the virus is not currently being transmitted to humans.<br />On Friday, a nationwide standstill for all livestock facilities was declared for 48 hours, and in the area near the affected farm for seven days.<br />Bird flu response headquarters have been set up at local governments across the country, which are carrying out disinfection work and monitoring for violations.<br />Those breaking the rules, the government says, will face strict punishment.<br />
