H5N1 CONFIRMED AT A FURTHER 3 SEPARATE PREMISES NEAR MARKET WEIGHTON, YORKSHIRE
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Three further cases of Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 have been confirmed at three separate premises near Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Various restrictions have been put in place around the premises. Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map and GOV.UK for further information about these cases.

In addition, an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is in force across Great Britain with additional mandatory housing measures in force in the following areas:

  • Cheshire
  • City of Kingston Upon Hull
  • Herefordshire
  • The East Riding of Yorkshire
  • Lancashire
  • Lincolnshire
  • Merseyside
  • Norfolk
  • North Yorkshire
  • An area in Shropshire
  • Suffolk
  • Worcestershire
  • York.

All bird keepers in these areas must keep their birds housed to protect them from bird flu. This applies to pet birds, commercial flocks and just a few birds in a backyard flock.

All bird keepers should remain vigilant and follow the housing and stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any Protection/Surveillance Zone restrictions in their area to prevent future outbreaks.

Definitive requirements are set out in the published declarations for each disease control zone currently in force. More information is available on GOV.UK.
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