Two more bird flu cases confirmed at Norfolk poultry sites

On 31 October, the virus was also confirmed at a large commercial poultry unit near Ormesby St Margaret.

From Thursday, Defra introduced strict measures in an “avian influenza prevention zone” across Great Britain, external.

It said by law, strict biosecurity and hygiene rules must be followed to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading.

The measures have been put in place for keepers with more than 50 birds and any sellers of poultry products.

Defra said the risk to the public was very low, but people should not touch or move any dead or sick wild birds.