Low pathogenic H7 avian influenza: Latest situation
Test results positive for low pathogenic H7 avian influenza near St Helens, Merseyside, England
3rd July 2007
On 3rd July, the Declaration made on 7th June was revoked and all restrictions around the premises were lifted.
7th June 2007
Tests have provided positive results for low pathogenic avian influenza in poultry on a non-commercial small holding near St Helens, Merseyside, England. Birds at the holding were purchased from the same market held in Chelford on Monday 7th May associated with the recent outbreak of H7N2 low pathogenic avian influenza in Conwy, North Wales.
H7N2 Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Corwen, Conwy, North Wales
15th June 2007
On 15th June, the Declaration made on 24th May was revoked and all restrictions around the premises were lifted.
24th May 2007
A case of H7N2 low pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Corwen, Conwy, North Wales. All movements on and off the premises have been prohibited since 23 May 2007. In addition, a 1km restriction zone has been put in place around the infected premises. This is in line with the avian influenza Directive, which requires a minimum 1km radius for a low pathogenic restricted zone and our assessment is that in this case a 1km radius zone is proportionate.
A full epidemiological investigation is underway to determine the source of this outbreak. Animal Health are carrying out inspections on all the infected and suspect premises as well as tracing all poultry movements and other relevant contacts onto and off the premises.
