H5N1 CONFIRMED NEAR NEWARK ON TRENT & SHERWOOD,NOTTINGHAMSHIRE. 3KM PROTECTION & 10KM SURVEILLANCE ZONES NOW IN PLACE.
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Following official testing, highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been confirmed at a premises near Newark-on-Trent, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire.

The 3km Temporary Control Zone and 10km Temporary Control Zone have been revoked and replaced with a 3km Protection Zone and a 10km Surveillance Zone.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory housing measures is now in place across areas of England and an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) with mandatory biosecurity measures is also in force across Great Britain.

All bird keepers must follow stringent biosecurity measures, any regional housing measures/Protection/Surveillance 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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