Bird flu cases confirmed in Swindon

Cases of bird flu have been confirmed in dead wild birds found in Swindon.

Swindon Borough Council said this afternoon (December 17) that they had received confirmation from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirming the presence of avian flu.

The council added that the risk of transmission to humans and mammals, such as cats and dogs, is low.

People are being advised not to touch dead or sick birds, feathers, or any contaminated areas like bird droppings in any local parks to avoid potential exposure.

The council’s warden team is conducting weekly checks across the Borough.

Anyone who see's a dead bird in a public area in Swindon, is being asked to email [email protected] with its WhatThreeWords location so the team can collect it for disposal.

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