Two more bird flu cases reported in Norfolk

Two more cases of bird flu have been confirmed at a commercial poultry site and a small flock in Norfolk.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) said the H5N1 virus was confirmed at a large commercial poultry premises near Swaffham and within a small back garden flock of captive birds in Watton.

Defra had established a 3km (1.9-mile) protection zone and a 10km (6-mile) surveillance zone around the affected site, and said all poultry within these areas would be humanely culled.

The restrictions were applied at 18:29 GMT on Saturday.

Earlier this month, cases were confirmed near Poringland, Attleborough, Feltwell, Wells-next-the-Sea, and Ormesby St Margaret.

Four farms have also been affected in Suffolk, bringing the total number of cases in the East of England to 11.

Avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a viral disease that primarily affects birds but can occasionally spread to other animals such as foxes, seals, and otters.

Defra said the risk to the public was very low, but people should not touch or move any dead or sick wild birds.

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