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France raises bird flu alert to highest level after new outbreaks

France has raised its bird flu alert to the highest level following new outbreaks in poultry and wild birds. AP - Bob Edme

France raised its bird flu alert to the highest level on Wednesday after a rise in new cases in poultry and backyard flocks, triggering stricter biosecurity rules including the confinement of birds.

A government decree in the Journal officiel confirmed the risk level will move from “moderate” to “high”, the top tier in the national alert system.

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