5 FURTHER CASES OF AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN NORFOLK,LINCOLNSHIRE & LANCASHIRE

Five 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.

an eighth and ninth premises near Dereham, Breckland, Norfolk
a premises near Stalham, North Norfolk, Norfolk
a third premises near North Somercotes, East Lindsey, Lincolnshire
a premises near Much Hoole, South Ribble, Lancashire.

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