Bird Flu Hits UK Hard: 174 H5N1 Cases Since October
The UK is battling a serious outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, with 174 confirmed cases since 1 October 2022.
- England tops the list with 147 cases
- Scotland reports 21 cases
- Wales has 5 cases
- Northern Ireland records 1 case
England Faces Long-Term Threat
Since the H5N1 outbreak began in October 2021, England alone has seen a total of 282 cases. The virus continues to spread, putting poultry and wildlife at risk.
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