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Following the coronavirus epidemic, a bird flu alert was issued in England. Public health officials said in a statement that the highly contagious outbreak of “bird flu” in the Derbyshire region was confirmed and the place where the outbreak occurred was declared a “buffer zone”.
The authorities announced that poultry at a facility in South Derbyshire also had the H5N8 strain of bird flu. Health officials announced that a 3-kilometer protection zone and a 10-kilometer surveillance zone have been established around the infection area to limit the risk of the disease spreading to other animals and humans. Movement of carcasses, eggs, bird waste and bird manure in the area was restricted. According to documents released by the Ministry of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the 3-kilometer conservation zone extends to the outskirts of Mackworth and Mickleover. The surveillance zone includes Willington, Hilton and Duffield, as well as much of Derbyshire.
“LOW RISK”
In the statement made by Public Health England, it was stated that the risk to the public is very low and the Food Standards Authority (FSA) stated that it presents a very low food safety risk. Public health has stated that it is safe to eat properly cooked poultry products.
Councilor Carol Hart, a member of the Derbyshire County Council Health and Communities Cabinet, said: “Unfortunately, we have had a confirmed case of bird flu in South Derbyshire, and our trade standards officers are working closely with Defra with our colleagues in Derby City. “It is really important for them to identify everyone who happens and make sure they are aware of the restrictions and strictly follow the rules. The risk to public health is low, but people traveling to the control zone should be aware of the outbreak. There will be signs on the roads in the area that will tell people when they entered the area. “
