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Second Avian Flu Case Confirmed in Norfolk Poultry
13 Nov
Summary
- A second bird flu outbreak was confirmed in Norfolk poultry near Dereham.
- A 1.9-mile protection zone and 10-km surveillance zone were established.
- An avian influenza prevention zone is now in effect across England and Scotland.
Norfolk has recorded its second case of bird flu this autumn, with the H5N1 virus confirmed in commercial poultry near Dereham on Thursday. This follows an earlier detection of the virus in poultry near Dersingham on Monday.
In response to the latest outbreak, authorities have established a 1.9-mile protection zone and a 6.2-mile surveillance zone around the premises. All poultry on the affected site will be humanely culled as a precautionary measure.
An avian influenza prevention zone has been in effect across England and Scotland since Wednesday to mitigate the risk of further outbreaks. This measure was implemented after several findings of the virus in wild birds and poultry.
The UK Health Security Agency has advised that the risk to the general public's health from this virus remains very low. The total number of bird flu cases in the UK this autumn now stands at nine.
