East Sussex WRAS explains how the local bird flu outbreak is affecting the charity.
- 2 years ago
Residents are being urged not to touch or pick up dead or sick birds after avian influenza (bird flu) was detected in young gulls at Hailsham Common Pond.
Cases of avian influenza were recently discovered by residents and the Town Council’s Pond Warden and the Council has since informed the relevant authority Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to the general public from this strain is very low. However, it is important that people refrain from touching any dead or visibly sick birds and to keep dogs on a lead.
Cases of avian influenza were recently discovered by residents and the Town Council’s Pond Warden and the Council has since informed the relevant authority Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), avian influenza is primarily a disease of birds and the risk to the general public from this strain is very low. However, it is important that people refrain from touching any dead or visibly sick birds and to keep dogs on a lead.