UK: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
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19 October 2026
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Belford, North Northumberland, Northumberland (AIV 2026/21) on 19 October 2026.
A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.
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Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Belford, North Northumberland, Northumberland (AIV 2026/21) on 19 October 2026.
A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.
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