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

7 November 2026

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Garstang, Wyre, Lancashire (AIV 2026/24) on 7 November 2026. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry near Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire (AIV 2026/25) on 7 November 2026. A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled.