Control zone around new bird flu case

The government has introduced a protective zone after an outbreak of avian flu in poultry in the west of the Island.

The Chief Government Veterinary Officer says there's one confirmed case of H5N1 influenza in the Patrick area.

As a result, a disease control zone has been put in place around the infected premises with restrictions on poultry within a 3km radius. 

There's also a 10km surveillance zone around the case - those with birds in the area can find more information on the government's website.