Two more cases of bird flu confirmed in Norfolk as outbreak grows

Bird flu was confirmed in a large commercial poultry unit near Swaffham.

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have also been declared around the premises.

All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

It was also confirmed in a small backyard flock of captive birds near Watton so a 3km captive bird controlled zone has been declared around the premises.

All birds on the premises will be humanely culled.

Since the first case of the 2025-2026 avian influenza outbreak season was confirmed on October 11, there have now been 40 cases across England.

The cases in Norfolk and Suffolk include