UK: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

19 November 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Driffield, Bridlington and The Wolds, East Riding of Yorkshire.

A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.