France has raised its bird flu risk assessment to ‘high’ due to the rapid spread of avian influenza among poultry in the European Union. This decision follows confirmed infections in migratory wild birds in neighboring countries. The heightened status will trigger reinforced security measures around poultry farms to prevent the potential for human-to-human transmission. The change in status will take effect on Saturday, earlier than last year. France has already reported eight outbreaks of bird flu on farms this summer and has initiated a second vaccination campaign for farm ducks. The UK has also confirmed cases of bird flu in Yorkshire.
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France Raises Bird Flu Risk to High as EU Cases Spread
