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UK Confirms New H5N1 Outbreaks in Norfolk and Worcestershire

Officials ordered protection zones with culls, with the public health risk assessed as very low.

Overview

  • The Animal and Plant Health Agency confirmed highly pathogenic H5N1 in commercial poultry near Hallow in Worcestershire.
  • Defra reported additional H5N1 cases the same day at commercial sites near Feltwell and Attleborough in Norfolk.
  • Three‑kilometre protection zones and 10‑kilometre surveillance zones were established around the affected premises, and all birds will be humanely culled.
  • A Great Britain avian influenza prevention zone is in force with strict biosecurity rules, and a housing order is requiring indoor housing for birds in higher‑risk areas.
  • Ireland brought a nationwide housing order into effect today after outbreaks on turkey farms in Carlow and near Kells, with protection and surveillance zones active at both sites.