Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Paignton, Torbay, Devon. Following a risk assessment, a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant & 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, 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