H5N1 CONFIRMED NEAR NEWINGTON IN KENT. FOLLOWING A RISK ASSESSMENT, A 3KM CAPTIVE BIRD MONITORING CONTROLLED ZONE IS IN PLACE.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Newington, Swale, Kent. Following a risk assessment, a 3km Captive Bird (Monitoring) Controlled Zone has been put in place around the premises.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain.

All bird keepers must follow the stringent biosecurity measures in addition to following any zone restrictions in their area to prevent future outbreaks.

Please check the disease control zones on our avian influenza interactive map to see what restrictions are in place and the biosecurity guidance available on GOV.UK.

Please also check GOV.UK for the latest information.

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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