"The finding of more cases in wild birds is not unexpected ... We are currently considering whether any additional restrictions are necessary in the area," said the United Kingdom's Health Ministry in a statement to the media.
As a result of the finding, poultry movement has now been restricted by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in the areas surrounding the Swannery. The removal of all birds, dead or alive from any property now requires a license. DEFRA says the restrictions will expire no earlier than 31 days.
10 other cases of the virus have appeared in dead birds, all Mute Swans from the same area.
Sources:
* Wikinews
* "Wild goose tests positive for bird flu". TVNZ, March 1, 2008
* James Tourgout "Bird Flu Is Back". Dorset Echo, February 29, 2008
* "Bird flu discovered in dead goose". BBC News Online, February 29, 2008
Posted March 1st, 2008 by admin_huliq
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