Two New Bird Flu Cases Confirmed in Norfolk

Two new cases of bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, have been confirmed in East Anglia, increasing the total to six cases in Norfolk. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) announced that the virus was found in captive birds at two sites near Attleborough and Gayton, necessitating the humane culling of all birds on these premises. Protection and surveillance zones of 3km and 10km have been established around the affected areas, with similar measures already in place in Suffolk and other parts of Norfolk. Earlier confirmed cases included sites near Watton and Dereham. Although the situation raises concerns, health authorities assert that the risk to the public remains low. Bird keepers in affected regions are now legally required to implement stringent biosecurity measures to mitigate further outbreaks.