North Tyneside Council is asking the public to remain vigilant as two cases of bird flu have been identified in the area.
According to the local authority, there has been an increase in reports of dead birds along North Tyneside's coastline. The council encourages residents to get contact the relevant authorities if they suspect bird flu in their area.
Wendy Burke, director of public health at North Tyneside Council, said: “Over the past few weeks, two cases of avian Influenza have been confirmed in wild birds found dead in North Tyneside.
