4 FURTHER CASES OF AVIAN INFLUENZA IN ESSEX, LANCASHIRE & NORFOLK

Four further cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) have been confirmed. As various restrictions now apply, please check GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/bird-flu for the latest information about the following new cases:

a third premises near Heybridge, Maldon, Essex
a premises near Witham, Braintree, Essex
a premises near Burscough, West Lancashire, Lancashire
a seventh premises near Attleborough, Breckland, Norfolk.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow stringent biosecurity measures to prevent future outbreaks. More information 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. More information is available on GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/avian-influenza-bird-flu-cases-and-disease-control-zones-in-england.

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