Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Newlyn, St Ives, Cornwall.

Following a risk assessment, a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place. Although the AIPZ has been lifted, all bird keepers should remain vigilant and still follow enhanced biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks.

More information including the restrictions in the Zone is available on GOV.​UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force.

For further information see the ‘Cases and disease control zones’ section on GOV.​UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu-cases-and-disease-control-zones-in-england#cases-and-disease-control-zones

You can also check if specific areas are in a zone by using the following interactive map: https://defra.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8cb1883eda5547c6b91b5d5e6aeba90d