Emergency measures taken to contain bird flu outbreak

In Britain, a bird flu outbreak at a duck breeding unit has been identified as the H5N8 strain, which poses a low risk to humans. The government and health agencies are following established procedures to manage the outbreak, ensuring public health safety. The outbreak is similar to those in Germany and the Netherlands, where wild birds may be spreading the disease. Poultry farmers are advised to enhance biosecurity to prevent further spread. Infected birds are being culled, and movement restrictions are in place to contain the outbreak.

What strain of bird flu was confirmed at the Cherry Valley farms in East Yorkshire?

• H5N8

• H1N1

• H5N1

• H7N9

What measures are being taken to control the bird flu outbreak in East Yorkshire?

• Use of antibiotics

• Relocation of birds to a safe area

• Gassing of infected ducks

• Vaccination of all birds

Which countries have experienced similar outbreaks of the H5N8 strain?

• France and Italy

• Spain and Portugal

• Germany and the Netherlands

• Sweden and Norway

What is a potential way the bird flu could be spreading according to experts?

• Through imported poultry

• Via human contact

• By migratory birds

• Through contaminated water

What steps are poultry farmers advised to take to prevent the introduction of contaminated material?

• Use more pesticides

• Install surveillance cameras

• Increase the number of visitors

• Limit access to farms