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James Robinson

'Highly pathogenic' variant of bird flu cases confirmed on Holy Island in Northumberland

A highly pathogenic variant of bird flu has been confirmed on a poultry farm on Holy Island in Northumberland.

The cases of the H5N1 variant were confirmed by the Government's Animal and Plant Health Agency on Wednesday, February 9.

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises following the outbreak.

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