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UK government confirms spread of bird flu in commercial poultry
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(Reuters) – The UK government said on Tuesday it has confirmed a strain of the H5N5 bird flu virus in commercial poultry at a premises near Hornsea in Yorkshire.
All poultry on the infected premises will be humanely culled and a three kilometer protection zone and a 10km surveillance zone has been put in place surrounding the premises, the UK government said in a statement.
(Reporting by Sneha S K; editing by Alan Barona)
Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral infection that primarily affects birds but can infect humans and other animals. It can cause severe respiratory illness and is often fatal in birds.
A protection zone is an area established around an infected site to prevent the spread of disease. In the case of bird flu, it involves culling infected poultry and monitoring surrounding areas.
A surveillance zone is a designated area where monitoring and testing for disease are intensified. This helps in early detection and control of potential outbreaks.
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