Bird flu has been found in captive birds at a premises near Eton. This flu is also ‘in no way connected to the COVID-19 pandemic’, which is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and is not carried in poultry or captive birds. Following a risk assessment, a captive bird monitoring controlled zone has been put in place around the premises, spanning 3km. The occupier must make records of the name and address of any person visiting and whether the person had any contact with poultry or other captive birds. A record must also be made as soon as reasonably practicable of all poultry and poultry eggs transported or marketed.

Source: Express January 04, 2022 12:29 UTC