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Confirmed outbreak of bird flu at Lancashire farm

A case of avian flu has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Lancashire. The department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed the outbreak of H7N7 strain of the disease.

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Danger to public health very low but handlers face greater risk

Handlers face a greater risk of exposure to the virus Credit: PA

A case of avian flu has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Lancashire.

The department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs confirmed the outbreak of H7N7 strain of the disease.

They say that although birds are seriously affected by the disease the risk to public health is considered very low.

Based on what we know about the H7N7 strain, the risk to public health is considered very low. The occupational risk for handlers and workers may be higher, but the measures already taken to protect their health are appropriate to an H7N7 strain.

Public Health England continues to work closely with DEFRA throughout this investigation.'

– Professor Nick Phin, Deputy Director of PHE’s National Infections Service
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