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On 3rd July, the Declaration made on 7th June was revoked and all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On 15th June, the Declaration made on 24th May was revoked and all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.
