Wales breaking news plus traffic, weather and travel updates (Thursday, December 9)

‘Phenomenal level’ of bird flu

The UK’s chief vet has reportedly said there is a “phenomenal level” of bird flu in the country following the culling of tens of thousands of farmed birds.

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone was declared across the UK on November 3 before being extended on November 29 with the added requirement all captive birds had to be kept indoors, amid concerns wild birds migrating from mainland Europe during the winter were carrying the flu. There have been several cases in Wales.

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The current number of 38 confirmed infected premises in the UK is the largest ever, according to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/wales-breaking-news-plus-traffic-22408020

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