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Strain of avian influenza found in free range turkey flock in Co Wicklow
The risk to humans from the H5N8 subtype is considered to be very low.
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The risk to humans from the H5N8 subtype is considered to be very low.
The H5N8 virus is highly pathogenic, and has been found across the UK and Europe in recent times.
It’s a precautionary measure after outbreaks of bird flu in the UK.
An outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N8 (bird flu) has been confirmed in Lincolnshire.