Charity appeal to meet PPE bird flu costs

Monday, 24 January 2022 08:57

A bird charity is appealing for donations to help it meet bird flu PPE costs.

The move comes as the island recorded a second case of avian flu last week.

Samples taken from five feral cockerels and roosters found dead at Tholt-y-Will confirmed they died from the highly-contagious H5N1 virus.

A spokesman from Manx Wild Bird Aid said it has invested in full PPE and antiviral disinfectant to protect its volunteers.

Donations can be made via the Manx Wild Bird Aid website.

Manx Wild Bird Aid is a registered charity that rehabilitates sick, injured or orphaned wild birds and returns them to the wild.

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