Scotland introduces a bird flu prevention zone

Updated 2026-11-11 · told from many outlets at once

Scotland has introduced a bird flu prevention zone following reports that the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus is circulating in wild birds across the UK. Since October 21, nine of the 65 dead wild birds in Great Britain have tested positive for the virus. Public Health Scotland stated the risk to the public from the virus is very low.

• Surveillance shows the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus is circulating in wild birds across the UK.
• Public Health Scotland said the risk to the public from the virus is very low.

Outlets: Evening Standard, Free Malaysia Today, The Guardian, The Herald (Scotland), The National (Scotland)

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