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01/02/2008
Bird Flu Alert As More Swans Die
There's another 'flap' on this weekend with news that two more wild swans have been found dead on a reserve in the Dorset area.
Both have tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu.
A total of nine swans have now been found dead in the Chesil Beach area after contracting the virus.
Officials say there could be further cases in the coming weeks.
Earlier this week an epidemiology report said the highly virulent strain was most likely to have been introduced by an infected migratory bird and was similar to that found in Europe late last year.
Restrictions on the movement of poultry and wild birds within a 10-kilometre radius of the swannery have been lifted but limits still apply within a three-kilometre zone.
Britain’s first case of this deadly strain of bird flu, which has killed more than 200 people worldwide since 2003, was in a dead swan found in a Scottish fishing village in 2006.
(BMcC)
Both have tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu.
A total of nine swans have now been found dead in the Chesil Beach area after contracting the virus.
Officials say there could be further cases in the coming weeks.
Earlier this week an epidemiology report said the highly virulent strain was most likely to have been introduced by an infected migratory bird and was similar to that found in Europe late last year.
Restrictions on the movement of poultry and wild birds within a 10-kilometre radius of the swannery have been lifted but limits still apply within a three-kilometre zone.
Britain’s first case of this deadly strain of bird flu, which has killed more than 200 people worldwide since 2003, was in a dead swan found in a Scottish fishing village in 2006.
(BMcC)
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15 February 2006
Germany confirms first bird flu cases
German authorities have confirmed the first cases of the H5N1 flu virus in two dead swans found on the island of Reugen on the Baltic coast. This follows on the deadly virus being reported in Austria, Greece, Italy and Iran, which have recently reported cases. Earlier, Austrian officials reported two cases in swans found dead near Graz.
Germany confirms first bird flu cases
German authorities have confirmed the first cases of the H5N1 flu virus in two dead swans found on the island of Reugen on the Baltic coast. This follows on the deadly virus being reported in Austria, Greece, Italy and Iran, which have recently reported cases. Earlier, Austrian officials reported two cases in swans found dead near Graz.
06 April 2006
Bird flu confirmed in Scotland
A swan found dead in Scotland has tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu, the Scottish Executive has confirmed. The RSPB and the National Farmers Union had earlier confirmed the infection. The swan, a native mute swan, was found in the coastal village of Cellardyke in Fife in Scotland eight days ago.
Bird flu confirmed in Scotland
A swan found dead in Scotland has tested positive for the deadly H5N1 strain of bird flu, the Scottish Executive has confirmed. The RSPB and the National Farmers Union had earlier confirmed the infection. The swan, a native mute swan, was found in the coastal village of Cellardyke in Fife in Scotland eight days ago.
14 October 2014
Woman And Children Found Dead In Stoke-on Trent
An investigation is underway following the discovery of the bodies of a woman and two children at a house in Stoke-on-Trent. Police say they made the discovery after being called to an address in Sherwin Road at about 18:35 on Sunday. A woman and two children were pronounced dead at the scene. No details of the victims have yet been released.
Woman And Children Found Dead In Stoke-on Trent
An investigation is underway following the discovery of the bodies of a woman and two children at a house in Stoke-on-Trent. Police say they made the discovery after being called to an address in Sherwin Road at about 18:35 on Sunday. A woman and two children were pronounced dead at the scene. No details of the victims have yet been released.
17 January 2008
Fourth Swan Dies From Bird Flu Virus
The UK's defences against Bird Flu have been highlighted again with news that a fourth swan has now tested positive for the H5N1 strain of bird flu.
Fourth Swan Dies From Bird Flu Virus
The UK's defences against Bird Flu have been highlighted again with news that a fourth swan has now tested positive for the H5N1 strain of bird flu.
16 November 2007
Dead Birds Did Not Have Bird Flu
Turkeys that were found dead on a farm in Suffolk have tested negative for bird flu, it has emerged. Turkeys at Grove Farm in Botesdale were due to be culled after Defra said that they had "dangerous contact" with the initial case of the deadly H5N1 virus, which was discovered at the nearby Redgrave Park farm last Sunday.
Dead Birds Did Not Have Bird Flu
Turkeys that were found dead on a farm in Suffolk have tested negative for bird flu, it has emerged. Turkeys at Grove Farm in Botesdale were due to be culled after Defra said that they had "dangerous contact" with the initial case of the deadly H5N1 virus, which was discovered at the nearby Redgrave Park farm last Sunday.
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