Bird flu

It is now a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Scotland and England to follow strict rules to protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu – including keeping birds indoors.

GP to lead national trial to test a new vaccine for bird flu in humans

All poultry in England must be kept inside to limit further outbreaks, and keepers have to follow strict biosecurity rules

How much should I worry about bird flu - as control measures announced

A highly pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak has been declared in Lancashire.

Breaking Bird flu outbreak confirmed at poultry premises

Blackpool Council has advised visitors to Stanley Park not to feed any wild birds after receiving confirmation that Avian flu caused the deaths of swans in early February.

Council issues urgent message to public visiting park

The RSPCA has issued a reminder to pet poultry owners as new bird flu restrictions start today.

RSPCA issues reminder to pet poultry owners

Hugo's Small Animal Rescue and Sanctuary on Peel Road in Blackpool is not currently taking any more wild birds due to the current bird flu restrictions.

Animal sanctuary speaks out on bird flu restrictions

File photograph: Veterinarian examining chickens on a poultry farm for bird flu

New bird flu restrictions brought in - here's what and when it starts

A number of swans have died in Blackpool's Stanley Park this week

Suspected bird flu at Stanley Park after a number of swans die

Bird flu is rare in humans, but it can be serious or even deadly.

Should we be worried about bird flu as human case found in UK?

The outbreak was discovered on a farm near Wooler. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

How worried should we be about bird flu as US reports first death?

A teenager has been hospitalised after contracting bird flu, in the first suspected case found in the country.

Symptoms of bird flu you need to be aware of after 'rare' human case

Enjoying the show

These were the scenes as BHW's pigeon show returned to Winter Gardens

A couple feed the pigeons ahead of the annual homing show

Watch as pigeon fanciers prepare for the UK's biggest homing event

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Two poultry workers in England have tested positive for bird flu, although there are no signs of human-to-human transmission, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.

Breaking Two poultry workers infected with bird flu, UK officials confirm

British free range eggs were taken off shelves due to the bird flu outbreak (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Breaking Bird flu: Free range eggs return as restrictions ease
Free range eggs were removed from shelves after the world’s largest ever bird flu outbreak
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A 56-year-old woman from the Guangdong province in China is the first recorded human casualty from the H3N8 bird flu.

China reports first human H3N8 bird flu death, according to WHO

Avian flu have been spotted in mammals such as minks.

WHO warns bird flu could become next global pandemic

An egg shortage is possible for the coming weeks

Farmers warn of British egg shortage for Christmas

The lake at Stanley Park remained accessible to the public despite an earlier announcement stating it would be cordoned off due to "Avian Influenza biosecurity measures"

Stanley Park's lake cordoned off amid bird flu outbreak in England

Some seabirds in Blackpool are displaying symptoms of Bird Flu (Avian influenza) and one dead bird has tested positive for the disease

Dead seabird tests positive for Bird Flu in Blackpool

A British person has been infected with bird flu for the first time, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed

First British person infected with bird flu as UK faces largest ever outbreak

Bird flu has been found in chickens at a Scottish farm - but humans are not at r...

A new bird flu outbreak has led to a cull of 13,500 chickens - but should you be...

The centre has confirmed that it will be open as usual and that no cull or lockdown will be put in place.

Avian flu confirmed at Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Updated: Bird flu confirmed at farm in Lancashire, 10,000 pheasants being culled

Bird flu has been confirmed in a handful of chickens and ducks

Bird flu outbreak
A farm has been put in quarantine following an outbreak of BIRD FLU.
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